Creating an Islamic State

"Creating an Islamic State is the first analysis of the ideological roots of an Islamic state as conceived by the Ayatollah Khomeini. Vanessa Martin finds that much of the inspiration behind Khomeini's political thinking was drawn, from western sources. His vision of the supreme Islamic Jurist was affected by Plato's notions of the philosopher-ruler and his views of state power and centralism indicate a close understanding of authoritarianism. Like Hasan al-Banna and Sayyid Qutb, Khomeini developed a totalist view of state and society, combining a strong sense of social justice with Marxist/Leninist methods of organization." "Creating an Islamic State will appeal not only to scholars and a broad spectrum of students but also to anyone with an interest in Middle East politics and ideas and in Islam in general."--Jacket.