| Contemporary Islam: Dynamic, not Static Contributor(s): Said, Abdul Aziz (Editor), Abu-Nimer, Mohammed (Editor), Sharify-Funk, Meena (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415770114 ISBN-13: 9780415770118 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: This book provides a counterweight to the prevailing opinions of Islamic thought as conservative and static with a preference for violence over dialogue. It gathers together a collection of eminent scholars from around the world who tackle issues such as intellectual pluralism, gender, the ethics of political participation, human rights, non-violence and religious harmony. This book provides a progressive outlook for Islam's role in contemporary politics and society. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Religion | Islam - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament |
| Dewey: 224.930 |
| LCCN: 2005034719 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.28 lbs) 274 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Contemporary Islam provides a counterweight to the prevailing opinions of Islamic thought as conservative and static with a preference for violence over dialogue. It gathers together a collection of eminent scholars from around the world who tackle issues such as intellectual pluralism, gender, the ethics of political participation, human rights, non-violence and religious harmony. This is a highly topical and important study which gives a progressive outlook for Islam's role in modern politics and society. |