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Islam in America.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smith, Jane I.
- Series:
- Columbia Contemporary American Religion Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- History.
- Islam--United States.
- Islam.
- Muslims.
- Social life and customs.
- United States.
- Local Subjects:
- History.
- Islam--United States.
- Islam.
- Muslims.
- Social life and customs.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (425 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- : Columbia University Press, 2010.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This richly textured, critically acclaimed portrait of American Muslims introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith, surveys the history of Islam in North America, and profiles the lifestyles, religious practices, and worldviews of Muslims in the United States. The volume focuses specifically on the difficulty of living faithfully and adhering to tradition while adapting to an American way of life and addresses the role of women in Muslim culture, the raising and education of children, appropriate dress and behavior, and incidences of prejudice and unfair treatment. The second edition of
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- ISBN:
- 9780231519991
- 0231519990
- OCLC:
- 828795502
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