An introduction to Islam in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Aminah Beverly McCloud, Scott W. Hibbard, and Laith Saud

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910463335303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Malden, Mass., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013
• ISBN: 1-299-15906-0; 1-118-27392-3; 1-118-27391-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (348 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): McCloudAminah Beverly <1948->; HibbardScott W. <1962->; Al-SaudLaith
• Disciplina: 297.09/05
• Soggetti: Islam; Islam - 21st century; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. I. Overview : Islam : image and reality -- pt. II. Islam and the modern world -- pt. III. Regional studies -- pt. IV. Islam in a globalized world.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 challengesIncorporates key new research on Muslims from a variety of countries across Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and Malaysia Central AsiaDire