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Author:

Ahmed, Akbar S.

Title:

Journey into Islam : the crisis of globalization / Akbar Ahmed.

Publisher:

Brookings Institution Press,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

x, 323 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Religious awakening--Islam.
Islam--21st century.
Globalization--Islam.--Islam.
Islamic renewal--Islamic countries.
Islamic countries--Description and travel.
Islam.
Radicalisme.
Internationalisatie.
Islamitische wereld.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-301) and index.

Contents:

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.

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.

ISBN:

0815701314 (pbk.)
9780815701316 (pbk.)
0815701322 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780815701323 (cloth : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2007010770

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

OSAX771 -- Grand View University Library (Des Moines)

N2AX314 -- Divine Word College - Matthew Jacoby Library (Epworth)

N5UX522 -- University of Iowa Law Library (Iowa City)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)