Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant
versions, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the
nature of Islam. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction contains
essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major
divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis, and the
Wahhabis, and the central importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic law) in
Islamic life. It also offers fresh perspectives on contemporary
questions: Why is the greatest 'Jihad' (holy war) now against the
enemies of Islam, rather than the struggle against evil? Can women
find fulfilment in Islamic societies? How must Islam adapt as it
confronts the modern world? In this new edition, Ruthven brings the
text up-to-date by reflecting upon some of the most significant
changes in the Muslim world in recent years; from the emergence of
al-Qaeda and the attacks on New York and Washington on 9/11 and the
ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, to the uprisings in the Middle
East and North Africa. Ruthven includes new material surrounding the
concept of a globalized Islam, bringing into question the effects of
economic globalization, the effect of international events in Middle
Eastern countries, the issues surrounding Islam and democracy, and the
reception and perception of Islam in the West. ABOUT THE SERIES: The
Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains
hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized
books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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ISBN
9780191623905
Publisert
2014
Utgave
2. utgave
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Vendor
OUP Oxford
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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