Contemporary Islam provides a counterweight to the prevailing opinions of Islamic thought as conservative and static with a preference for violence over dialogue. It gathers together a collection of eminent scholars from around the world who tackle issues such as intellectual pluralism, gender, the ethics of political participation, human rights, non-violence and religious harmony. This is a highly topical and important study which gives a progressive outlook for Islam's role in modern politics and society.
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Contemporary Islam provides a counterweight to the prevailing opinions of Islamic thought as conservative and static with a preference for violence over dialogue. It gathers together a collection of eminent scholars from around the world who tackle issues such as intellectual pluralism, gender, the ethics of political participation, human rights, non-violence and religious harmony. This is a highly topical and important study which gives a progressive outlook for Islam's role in modern politics and society.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | June 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | August 2006 |
Editors | Abdul Aziz Said, Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Meena Sharify-Funk |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 274 |
Edition | New ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-77012-5 |
Barcode | 9780415770125 |
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LSN | 0-415-77012-2 |