Islamic society and state power in Senegal : disciples and citize ns in Fatick - Villalon, Leonardo Alfonso, 1957- (Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1995)
The vast majority of Senegalese belong to the Sufi muslim orders whi ch are among the most significant institutions of social organisations which the author argues have been a central component of a political sy stem that has been among the most stable in Africa.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 314-331) and index.
Keywords: Islam and state -- Senegal -- Fatick (Region); Tijaniyah -- Senegal -- Fatick (Region); Senegal -- Politics and government