An Introduction to Islam (Introduction to Religion) - Hardcover

Waines, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521831415 ISBN 13: 9780521831413

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

This revised and updated second edition features a new section tackling the issues arising from Islam's changing role in the volatile world order of the new millennium. Appearing at the end of a book which explores the ideas and traditions of Islam in depth, this new section offers thought-provoking reflections on the role of religion in the current conflicts. First Edition Hb (1995): 0-521-41880-1 First Edition Pb (1995): 0-521-42929-3

About this title

Book Description

An Introduction to Islam is a wide-ranging account of the history and theology of one of the world's most dynamic religions. For this revised and updated Second Edition, David Waines has added a long section tackling head-on the issues arising from Islam's place in the changing world order at the turn of the new millennium. Coming at the end of a book which has explored the ideas and traditions of Islam in depth, this new section offers thought-provoking reflections on the place of religion in the current conflicts.

About the Author

David Waines is Professor of Islamic Studies, Department of Religious Studies, Lancaster University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0521831415
• ISBN 13: 9780521831413
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 380