Islam in the Modern WorldJeffrey T. Kenney, Ebrahim Moosa This comprehensive introduction explores the landscape of contemporary Islam. Written by a distinguished team of scholars, it:
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. |
Contents
Governance and government Robert D | |
From Isfahan to the internet Islamic theology in the global village | |
The multiple faces of Islamic education in a secular age Malika Zeghal | |
Women and gender in the Muslim world Valentine M Moghadam | |
Islam social networking and the cloud Gary R Bunt | |
Islam Unbound and global Bruce B Lawrence | |
Islam and popular culture Mark Sedgwick | |
The emergence of media preachers Yusuf alQaradawi Marcia | |
Assertive secularism Islam and democracy in Turkey Ahmet T Kuru | |
The new Muslim Europe Jørgen S Nielsen | |
Routinizing the Iranian Revolution Mohsen Kadivar | |
Muslim advocacy in America Kathleen M Moore | |
maps and tables | |
T Kenney | |
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