Few subjects have gripped the Western world in the twenty-first century to the same degree as Islam, yet it remains widely misunderstood. The second edition of Islam: A Brief History is the ideal introduction, offering readers a concise yet thoroughly absorbing account of a faith that is shared by more than a billion people today. Beginning with an account of the life of Muhammad and the birth of Islamic ideals, the book spans Islams phenomenal geographical expansion and cultural development, right up to the creation of modern states and the current situation in Islamic societies. Reflecting recent global developments, the second edition expands its coverage of the Quran, Sufism, and Muslim views on human rights including the rights of women. It also includes fascinating vignettes of Islamic life, increasing its representation of mainstream Muslim viewpoints on issues of global concern. The books accessible structure and Tamara Sonns lively writing style illuminate the complex interrelationships ofcultural, political, and ideological developments woven throughout Islamic history. Timely and concise, Islam: A Brief History is an indispensable introduction to Islam and its role in todays global society.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-8094-8
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 248
- Fecha Publicación: 08/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés