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Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East
Funk, Nathan C., Said, Abdul Aziz
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Description for Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East
Hardcover. Analysing regional trends and case studies, this book explores various Islamic ideas of peace and their bearing on difficult ethnic, nationalist, and civic conflicts. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East begins with a set of provocative questions: How, for example, do Muslims conceive of peace? To what degree do differences in the interpretation of Islam affect the ways in which peace is sought in the contemporary Middle East?Through analysis of regional trends and case studies, the authors explore various Islamic ideas of peace and their bearing on difficult ethnic, nationalist, and civic conflicts. The result widens the parameters for serious discussion of Islam's contributions - real and potential - to ongoing negotiations.The authors explore varying Islamic conceptions of peace and their bearing on ... Read more
Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East begins with a set of provocative questions: How, for example, do Muslims conceive of peace? To what degree do differences in the interpretation of Islam affect the ways in which peace is sought in the contemporary Middle East?Through analysis of regional trends and case studies, the authors explore various Islamic ideas of peace and their bearing on difficult ethnic, nationalist, and civic conflicts. The result widens the parameters for serious discussion of Islam's contributions - real and potential - to ongoing negotiations.The authors explore varying Islamic conceptions of peace and their bearing on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Pub
Condition
New
Number of Pages
310
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO, United States
ISBN
9781588265692
SKU
V9781588265692
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Ref
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About Funk, Nathan C., Said, Abdul Aziz
Nathan C. Funk is assistant professor of peace and conflict studies at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Abdul Aziz Said is professor of international peace and conflict resolution and founder of the Center for Global Peace at American University.
Reviews for Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East
An important book, impressive in its scope, clarity, and balanced treatment of a highly complex and controversial subject. No other work compares to it. - Sohail Hashmi, Mount Holyoke College ""This pioneering book creatively synthesizes literatures as diverse as history, law, and philosophy. Funk and Said's insights will appeal broadly to academics, students, and peacemakers."" - Sulayman S. Nyang, Howard ... Read more