Islamic Society and State Power in Senegal : Disciples and Citizens in Fatick
Leonardo Alfonso Villalon
Cambridge University Press
9780521032322
0-521-03232-6
The Sufi Muslim orders are the most significant institutions in Senegalese society. While Islamic political groups are often accused of destabilizing African states, Leonardo Villaln argues that these brotherhoods have played a crucial part in making Senegal one of the most stable and democratic of African countries. Focusing on a regional administrative center, he combines a detailed account of grassroots politics with an analysis of national and international political forces. This is a major study that should be read by every student of Islam and African politics.