| Competing Visions of Islam in the United States: A Study of Los Angeles Contributor(s): Ghaneabassiri, Kambiz (Author) |
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ISBN: 031329951X ISBN-13: 9780313299513 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 1997 Annotation: This book fills a void in the study of Muslims in the United States, presenting the first in-depth study of the large Muslim population in Los Angeles County. It examines an array of issues facing the American Muslim population, ranging from gender and ethnicity to political and da 'wa (missionary) activities. This study inquires into the role Muslims see for themselves and their religious tradition in the United States and presents the diverse views of Islam held by Muslims in America today. This work will be of interest to students and scholars of Islamic culture and religion, as well as those interested in the changing face of religion in America. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - General - Religion | Comparative Religion |
| Dewey: 297.097 |
| LCCN: 96029949 |
| Series: Contributions to the Study of Religion |
| Physical Information: 0.27" H x 5.34" W x 8.52" (1.14 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book fills a void in the study of Muslims in the United States, presenting the first in-depth study of the large Muslim population in Los Angeles County. It examines an array of issues facing the American Muslim population, ranging from gender and ethnicity to political and da 'wa (missionary) activities. This study inquires into the role Muslims see for themselves and their religious tradition in the United States and presents the diverse views of Islam held by Muslims in America today. This work will be of interest to students and scholars of Islamic culture and religion, as well as those interested in the changing face of religion in America. |