An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century by McCloud, Aminah Beverly

An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781405193603)

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An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century by McCloud, Aminah Beverly

An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century

$46.95
An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century by McCloud, Aminah Beverly

An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century

$46.95
Format: Paperback
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This engaging introduction to Islam examines its lived reality, its worldwide presence, and the variety of beliefs and practices encompassed by the religion. The global perspective uniquely captures the diversity of Islam expressed throughout different countries in the present day.

  • A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, and global introduction to Islam, covering its history as well as current issues, experiences, and challenges
  • Incorporates key new research on Muslims from a variety of countries across Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and Malaysia Central Asia
  • Directly addresses controversial issues, including political violence and 'terrorism', anti-western sentiments, and Islamophobia
  • Explores different responses from various Islamic communities to globalizing trends
  • Highlights key patterns within Islamic history that shed light upon the origins and evolution of current movements and thought


Author: Aminah Beverly McCloud
ISBN-10: 1405193603
ISBN-13: 9781405193603
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English
Published: 03/04/2013
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.70h x 7.40w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2014
By Aminah Beverly McCloud
By Aminah Beverly McCloud
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Aminah Beverly McCloud is Professor of Islamic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University and the Director of the Islamic World Studies Program.

Scott Hibbard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at DePaul University. He was previously Program Officer for the Special Initiative on Religion, Ethics and Human Rights at the United States Institute for Peace.

Laith Al-Saud is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University, and an expert on Middle East politics.

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