Why Muslims Rebel:

"A theoretically informed and persuasive study of Islamist movements' turn to violence.... accessible, sound, and effectively presented."—Laleh Khalili, International Journal of Middle East Studies

[Hafez's] argument is an important one and deserves serious attention."—Eliz Sanasarian, Perspectives on Politics

"A significant work of originality, astuteness, fairness, and depth.... I would recommend it to colleagues and students alike."—John P. Entelis, Fordham University

"An insightful and stimulating analysis, both theoretically informed and empirically grounded. Professor Hafez's path-breaking volume significantly enhances our understanding of rebellions in the modern Muslim world." —Guilain P. Denoeux, Colby College

• Foreword: Rebellion in the Islamic World—Fred Halliday.
• Introduction: The Challenge of Explaining Muslim Rebellions.
• Political Exclusion in the Muslim World.
• Repression and Rebellion.
• Exclusive Organizations and Protracted Conflict.
• Ideology and Anticivilian Violence.
• Conclusion: Patterns of Rebellion.