Culture, Identity, and Islamic Schooling: A Philosophical Approach 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Merry, M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403979944 ISBN-13: 9781403979940 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $49.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: In light of the growing phenomenon of Islamic schools in the United States and Europe, this compelling study outlines whether these schools share similar traits with other religious schools, while posing new challenges to education policy. Merry elaborates an ideal type of Islamic philosophy of education in order to examine the specific challenges that Islamic schools face, comparing the different educational realities facing Muslim populations in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - General - Religion | Institutions & Organizations - Education | Comparative |
Dewey: 371.077 |
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.37" W x 8.13" (0.86 lbs) 248 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
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Publisher Description: In light of the growing phenomenon of Islamic schools in the United States and Europe, this compelling study outlines whether these schools share similar traits with other religious schools, while posing new challenges to education policy. Merry elaborates an ideal type of islamic philosophy of education in order to examine the specific challenges that Islamic schools face, comparing the different educational realities facing Muslim Populations in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States. |