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

Author/creator Ahmed, Akbar S.
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press,
Descriptionx, 323 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Subject(s)
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.
Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 287-301) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2007010770
ISBN9780815701323 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0815701322 (cloth : alk. paper)

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