Islam in the Modern World (Religions in the Modern World)
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- Synopsis
- This comprehensive introduction explores the landscape of contemporary Islam. Written by a distinguished team of scholars, it: provides broad overviews of the developments, events, people and movements that have defined Islam in the three majority-Muslim regions traces the connections between traditional Islamic institutions and concerns, and their modern manifestations and transformations. How are medieval ideas, policies and practices refashioned to address modern circumstances investigates new themes and trends that are shaping the modern Muslim experience such as gender, fundamentalism, the media and secularisation offers case studies of Muslims and Islam in dynamic interaction with different societies. Islam in the Modern World includes illustrations, summaries, discussion points and suggestions for further reading that will aid understanding and revision. Additional resources are provided via a companion website.
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 462 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781135007942
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780415780858, 9780203736340, 9780415780865
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 11/29/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Jeffrey T. Kenney and Ebrahim Moosa for selection and editorial matter
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Jeffrey T. Kenney
- Edited by:
- Ebrahim Moosa