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An Introduction to Islam in the 21 st Century provides an engaging depiction of Islam as a living religion. Exploring Islam s historical context and core elements of the tradition, the authors provide a global perspective that captures the diversity of Islam in different regions and countries.
This engaging introduction to Islam examines its lived reality, its worldwide presence, and the variety of beliefs and practices encompassed by the religion. The global perspective uniquely captures the diversity of Islam expressed throughout different countries in the present day.
A comprehensive,
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Produktbeschreibung
An Introduction to Islam in the 21 st Century provides an engaging depiction of Islam as a living religion. Exploring Islam s historical context and core elements of the tradition, the authors provide a global perspective that captures the diversity of Islam in different regions and countries.
This engaging introduction to Islam examines its lived reality, its worldwide presence, and the variety of beliefs and practices encompassed by the religion. The global perspective uniquely captures the diversity of Islam expressed throughout different countries in the present day.

A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, and global introduction to Islam, covering its history as well as current issues, experiences, and challenges
Incorporates key new research on Muslims from a variety of countries across Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and Malaysia Central Asia
Directly addresses controversial issues, including political violence and 'terrorism', anti-western sentiments, and Islamophobia
Explores different responses from various Islamic communities to globalizing trends
Highlights key patterns within Islamic history that shed light upon the origins and evolution of current movements and thought
Autorenporträt
Aminah Beverly McCloud is Professor of Islamic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University and the Director of the Islamic World Studies Program.

Scott Hibbard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at DePaul University. He was previously Program Officer for the Special Initiative on Religion, Ethics and Human Rights at the United States Institute for Peace.

Laith Al-Saud is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University, and an expert on Middle East politics.
Rezensionen
"This unique and challenging textbook describes the historical background and present diversity of political and intellectual currents in Islam in its various forms ... This is a compact and sophisticated text, suitable for graduate students seeking to understand the roots and development of modern Islamic movements and contestations." (Religious Studies Review, 1 December 2013)