Manger, Leif
Muslim Diversity: Local Islam in Global Contexts
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415759953
- author:
- Manger, Leif
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 276
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.42 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Exploring the complexities of Islamic identity in diverse global contexts, Muslim Diversity: Local Islam in Global Contexts examines the ways in which local responses to globalization shape the lives of Muslims around the world.
The contributors to this volume present case studies from various regions, including West Africa, Pakistan, China, and Southeast Asia, highlighting the challenges faced by Muslims in adapting their traditions to changing circumstances.
By focusing on the experiences of individual Muslims rather than solely on Islamic practices, the authors reveal a nuanced understanding of the complex historical developments that shape Muslim lives today.
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