| Contents |
An anthropological excursion into the Muslim world -- The struggle within Islam -- Tribes, women, and honor in the age of globalization -- Who is defining Islam after 9/11 and why? -- The clash of civilizations? -- Lifting the veil -- Epilogue: the hope of the world. |
| Abstract |
"Presents a tour of Islam and its peoples as it follows author's anthropological expedition to the three major regions of the Muslim world--the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. Reveals unique information on large, often misunderstood populations, describing the experiences and perceptions of ordinary Muslims, women, and youth"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-301) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007010770 |
| ISBN | 9780815701323 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815701322 (cloth : alk. paper) |
