The future of Islam / John L. Esposito.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Esposito, John L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islam--21st century.

Islam.

Islam--Relations.

Islamic countries--Relations--United States.

Islamic countries.

United States--Relations--Islamic countries.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today--and tomorrow--he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world. Here Esposito explores the major questions and issues that face Islam in the 21st century and that will deeply affect global politics. Are Islam and the West locked in a deadly clash of civilizations? Is Islam compatible with democracy and human rights? Will religious fundam

Contents:

Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Many Faces of Islam and Muslims; Chapter 2 God in Politics; Chapter 3 Where Are the Muslim Reformers?; Chapter 4 America and the Muslim World: Building a New Way Forward; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

0-19-974596-X

1-282-38807-X

9786612388071

0-19-974229-4

OCLC:

539314832