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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415780865
eBay Product ID (ePID)
152443310
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Social Organisations
Author
Ebrahim Moosa, Jeffrey T. Kenney
Publication Name
Islam in the Modern World
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
462 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
246mm
Item Width
174mm
Item Weight
953g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Religions in the Modern World
Topic
Islam
Editor
Jeffrey T. Kenney, Ebrahim Moosa
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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