Journey into Islam: the crisis of globalization

"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 perce...

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1. VerfasserIn: Ahmed, Akbar S. 1943- (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: Washington, D.C. Brookings Institution Press c2007
In:Jahr: 2007
normierte Schlagwort(-folgen):B Islam / Globalisierung / Kulturkontakt
weitere Schlagwörter:B Islamic renewal (Islamic countries)
B civilizational conflict/cultural diversity
B Islam 21st century
B Islamic countries Description and travel
B Religious awakening Islam
B Globalization Religious aspects Islam
B Islam
B Kulturdifferenzen/Zivilisationsdifferenzen
B Globalization
B Islamic renewal Islamic countries
B Globalisierung
B Islam 21st century
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Zusammenfassung:"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
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
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-301) and index
ISBN:0815701322