A new introduction to Islam. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Daniel W. Brown.
• Other Names: Brown, Daniel W, 1963-
• Contents: Pt. I. The formation of the Islamic tradition. Islam in global perspective ; Arabia ; The pre-Islamic Near East ; The life of Muhammad ; The Qurʼān ; The tradition literature -- pt. II. The expansion of Islam. The conquests ; Religion of empire ; The Caliphate -- pt. III. Islamic institutions. Islamic law ; Islamic theology and philosophy ; Sufism -- pt. IV. Crisis and renewal in Islamic history. Turks, Crusaders, and Mongols ; Revival and reform ; Islam and the West ; The turbulent twentieth century ; Islam in the twenty-first century -- Glossary.
• Publisher Details: Chichester, UK Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvi, 341 pages), illustrations, maps
• Subjects: 297; Islam; Islam -- Essence, genius, nature; Islam; Islam -- Essence, genius, nature; Islam; RELIGION / Islam / General; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781118953471; 1118953479
• Related ISBNs: 9781405158077; 1405158077
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-323) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.