What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam Second Edition
What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam Second Edition by John L. Esposito, published by Oxford University Press, USA on July 13, 2011, offers a comprehensive overview of Islam in light of contemporary events. This edition, consisting of 268 pages, addresses the increased public interest in Islam following significant global incidents, including the September 11 attacks and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The book provides objective information about the origins, traditions, and beliefs of Islam, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand this major world religion.
Readers will find that this updated edition presents clear and accessible insights into the faith, customs, and political beliefs of over one billion Muslims. It explores various topics related to Islam, including its historical context and social implications, while responding to pressing questions that have emerged in recent years. This edition serves as a reference point for policymakers and the general public alike, ensuring that readers have access to accurate and relevant information about Islam in today’s world.
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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.
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