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Journey into Islam : the crisis of globalization /

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"Presents a tour of Islam and its peoples as it follows author's anthropological expedition to the three major regions of the Muslim world--the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. Reveals unique information on large, often misunderstood populations, describing the experiences and perce...

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Main Author: Ahmed, Akbar S.
Corporate Author: NetLibrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2007]
Subjects:
Religious awakening > Islam.
Islam > 21st century.
Globalization > Religious aspects > Islam.
Islamic renewal > Islamic countries.
Islamic countries > Description and travel.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Presents a tour of Islam and its peoples as it follows author's anthropological expedition to the three major regions of the Muslim world--the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. Reveals unique information on large, often misunderstood populations, describing the experiences and perceptions of ordinary Muslims, women, and youth"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:x, 323 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-301) and index.
ISBN:9780815701330 (electronic bk.)
0815701330 (electronic bk.)