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The first of its kind, this book provides in-depth discussions of Islamic thought across the twentieth century, encompassing the breadth of self-expression in Muslim communities world-wide. It explores key themes in modern Islamic thinking, including the social origins and ideological underpinnings of the late 19th- early 20th-century Islamic reformist project, nationalism in the Muslim world, Islamist attitudes towards democracy, Muslim perceptions and constructions of the West, and aspects of Muslim thinking on Christians and Jews. It examines these themes in terms of the historical, political and social conditions of the Muslim world, and its ongoing interactions with the West. An excellent source for students of modern and contemporary Islam, politics and international relations, and the modern history of Islamic societies, this book is essential reading for all professionals dealing with the Muslim world, whether in the media, in governmental and non-governmental agencies, or as politicians and diplomats.
The Muslim World Book Review, 253, 2005 - "...a formidable primer that contains some substantial insights... a succinct, broad overview of developments in Islamic thought in the last century". '...the breadth and depth of this work make it a most suitable purchase for anyone even slightly involved with any of the many debates raging within the Islamic world at the start of the 21st century.'Reviews in Religion and Theology, Volume 13, Issue 1.
| Introduction | |
| The Rise of Islamic Reformist Thought and its Challenge to Traditional Islam | |
| The Diversity of Islamic Thought: Towards a Typology | |
| Sufi Thought and its Reconstruction | |
| Nationalism and Culture in the Arab and Islamic Worlds: A Critique of Modern Scholarship | |
| On the State, Democracy and Pluralism | |
| The Development of Islamic Economics: Theory and Practice | |
| On Gender and the Family | |
| Reflections on the West | |
| Perceptions of Christians and Christianity | |
| Thinking on the Jews | |
| Further Readings | |
| Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9781850437512
ISBN-10: 1850437513
Series: Institute of Ismaili Studies
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 432
Published: 22nd October 2004
Dimensions (cm): 21.6 x 13.4
x 3.0
Weight (kg): 0.494
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