Cultural Diversity and Islam - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761825231 ISBN 13: 9780761825234

Publisher: University Press of America, 2003

Synopsis

This edited volume is a compilation of original scholarly papers on the theme of cultural diversity in Islamic thought and practice under conditions of early and late modernity, with a specific contemporary focus on the crisis of religious tolerance in the Muslim world. Particular emphasis is placed upon Islamic concepts of cultural diversity as they contrast to the traditional Western liberal approach that takes a neutral position on tolerance to cultural difference.

About this title

About the Author:

Abdul Aziz Said is Mohammed Said Farsi Professor of Islamic Peace, School of International Service, American University, Washington, D.C.

Meena Sharify-Funk is a Teaching Fellow, School of International Service, American University, Washington, D.C.

Review:

The book provides a broad and salutory awareness of Islam's complicated place in history that would serve students well in a variety of disciplines and at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Highly recommended. (Svend White, Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy MESA Bulletin)

'Cultural Diversity and Islam' raises a crucial question and offers a substantial contribution to the growing interest in Islam and its ability to coexist with other cultural identities. (Mucahit Bilici, University of Michigan American Journal of Islamic Social Studies)

'Cultural Diversity and Islam' raises a crucial question and offers a substantial contribution to the growing interest in Islam and its ability to coexist with other cultural identities. (Mucahit Bilici, University of Michigan American Journal of Islamic Social Studies)

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of America
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0761825231
• ISBN 13: 9780761825234
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: Sharify-Funk Meena