Islam: Faith, Culture, History
Discusss the origins and beliefs of Islam, the history of the Islamic world, Muslim contributions to the arts and sciences, and the impact of modern times, and provides facts about Islamic countries.
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Islam: Faith, Culture, History has been conceived as both a means of understanding a religion, lifestyle and worldview, and as an essential reference book. It provides a clear and balanced insight into what has emerged -- for the West -- as the most perplexing and misunderstood cultural, political, and economic force in the modern world. Paul Lunde's lucid explanation of Islam will appeal to students of comparative religion, those with an interest in political and social history, and the general reader.
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