What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam: Second Edition / Edition 2

by John L. Esposito

Overview

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, there has been an overwhelming demand for information about Islam, and recent events - the war in Iraq, terrorist attacks both failed and successful, debates throughout Europe over Islamic dress, and many others - have raised new questions in the minds of policymakers and the general public. This newly updated edition of What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam is the best single source for clearly presented, objective information about these new developments, and for answers to questions about the origin and traditions of Islam.
Editor of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Modern Islam and The Oxford History of Islam, and author of The Future of Islam and many other acclaimed works, John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. This brief and readable book remains the first place to look for up-to-date information on the faith, customs, and political beliefs of the more than one billion people who call themselves Muslims.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199794133
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date:	07/13/2011
Series:	What Everyone Needs to Know Series
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	437,258
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

University Professor, Professor of Religion and International Affairs, Professor of Islamic Studies and Founding Director of the Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at the Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
GENERAL INFORMATION
FAITH AND PRACTICE
ISLAM AND OTHER RELIGIONS
CUSTOMS AND CULTURE
VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM
SOCIETY, POLITICS, AND ECONOMY
MUSLIMS IN THE WEST
Glossary
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index