This book is theoretically sophisticated, sociologically and historically detailed, politically engaged, and compellingly argued. Frank Peter commands his subject like no other.

Paul A. Silverstein, Professor of Anthropology, Reed College, USA

Among recent works on European forms of governance of Islam, Frank Peter's stands out for its breadth and for its strong, consistent theoretical argument.

John R. Bowen, Professor of Anthropology, Washington University in St. Louis, USA

Islam and the Governing of Muslims in France's discourse analysis is ambitious and exhaustive and, for English-language audiences, offers a rare overview of the governance of Islam in France ... Scholars in secularism studies, as well as sociologists and historians of Islam and Muslims in France will find this book worth reading.

Journal of Muslims in Europe