Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society - Couverture rigide

Ahmed, Akbar S.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0710210493 ISBN 13 : 9780710210494

Editeur : Taylor & Francis Ltd, 1988

Synopsis

This work balances the image of Islam as aggressive and fanatical with a picture of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Now reissued with a new introduction, Discovering Islam is a classic account of how the history of Islam and its relations with the West have shaped Islamic society today. Islam is often caricatured as aggressive and fanatic. Written in the tradition of Ibn Khaldun, this readable and wide-ranging book balances that image, uncovers the roots of Islamic discontent and celebrates the sources of its strength. From the four "ideal Caliphs" who succeeded the Prophet to the refugee camps of Peshawar, an objective picture emerges of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0710210493
• ISBN 13: 9780710210494
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible