Journey into Islam: the crisis of globalization
"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 perce...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Washington, D.C.
Brookings Institution Press
c2007
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| In: | Year: 2007 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Islam
/ Globalization
/ Cultural contact
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| Further subjects: | B
Islamic renewal (Islamic countries)
B Zivilisationsdifferenzen / Kulturdifferenzen B Islam 21st century B Islamic countries Description and travel B Religious awakening Islam B Globalization Religious aspects Islam B Islam B Globalization B Islamic renewal Islamic countries B civilizational conflict / cultural diversity B Islam 21st century |
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Table of Contents (Publisher) |
| Summary: | "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 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 |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-301) and index |
| Physical Description: | X, 323 S, Ill, 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8157-0132-3 0-8157-0132-2 |
