Research Catalog

Islam in the world

Title
Islam in the world / Malise Ruthven.
Author
Ruthven, Malise.
Publication
New York : Oxford University Press, 1984.

Items in the Library & Off-site

Filter by

1 Item

StatusFormatAccessCall NumberItem Location
TextUse in library BP161.2 .R87 1984Off-site

Details

Description
400 p. : maps; 22 cm.
Summary
Recent events in the Muslim world have made an understanding of Islam more important than ever. Islam in the World provides a valuable introductory guide to Islam for the Western reader, providing an overview of the religion in its historic, political, and social setting.
Subject
  • Islam
  • Islam
  • Politisches System
  • Islam and politics
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographies and index.
Contents
Introductory : pilgrimage to Mecca -- The Muhammadan paradigm -- The Quranic world-view -- Law and disorder -- Sects and solidarity -- Spiritual renewal -- Challenge from the West.
ISBN
  • 0195204530
  • 9780195204537
  • 0195204549
  • 9780195204544
  • 0140223568
  • 9780140223569
LCCN
84018944
OCLC
  • ocm11134474
  • 11134474
  • SCSB-607945
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library