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Journey into Islam the crisis of globalization / Akbar Ahmed.
| Author/creator | Ahmed, Akbar S. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, |
| Description | x, 323 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2007010770 |
| ISBN | 9780815701323 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815701322 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |