Islam: A Very Short Introduction .Lecturer in Comparative Religion Malise Ruthven
---------------------------------------------------------------
Author: Lecturer in Comparative Religion Malise Ruthven
Number of Pages: 200 pages
Published Date: 21 Mar 2012
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Country: Oxford, United Kingdom
Language: English
Type: eBook
ISBN: 9780199642878
Download Link: Islam A Very Short Introduction
---------------------------------------------------------------
Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant versions, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction contains essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis, and the Wahhabis, and the central importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic law) in Islamic life. It also offers fresh perspectives on contemporary questions: Why is the greatest 'Jihad' (holy war) now against the enemies of Islam, rather than the struggle against evil? Can women find fulfilment in Islamic societies? How must Islam adapt as it confronts the modern world? In this new edition, Ruthven brings the text up-to-date by reflecting upon some of the most significant changes in the Muslim world in recent years; from the emergence of al-Qaeda and the attacks on New York and Washington on 9/11 and the ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, to the uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa.
Ruthven includes new material surrounding the concept of a globalized Islam, bringing into question the effects of economic globalization, the effect of international events in Middle Eastern countries, the issues surrounding Islam and democracy, and the reception and perception of Islam in the West. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Read online Islam: A Very Short Introduction
Buy and read online Islam: A Very Short Introduction
Download Islam: A Very Short Introduction for pc, mac, kindle, readers
Download to iPad/iPhone/iOS, B&N nook Islam: A Very Short Introduction
Other posts:
fall patch civ v guide
stickman on crack 1 2 3
Decorar con botones fácil y rápido book
Jazz Play-Along: Volume 47 : Classic Jazz Ballads pdf
