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The Sociology of Shari’a: Case Studies from around the World
. Ed(S): Possamai, Adam; Richardson, James T.; Turner, Professor Bryan S.
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paperback. Editor(s): Possamai, Adam; Richardson, James T.; Turner, Professor Bryan S. Series: Boundaries of Religious Freedom: Regulating Religion in Diverse Societies. Num Pages: 336 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 516.
This edited volume offers a collection of papers that present a comparative analysis of the development of Shari’a in countries with Muslim minorities, such as America, Australia, Germany, and Italy, as well as countries with Muslim majorities, such as Malaysia, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Tunisia.
The Sociology of Shari’a provides a global analysis of these important legal transformations and analyzesthe topic from a sociological perspective. It explores examples of non-Western countries that have a Muslim minority in their populations, including South Africa, China, Singapore, and the Philippines.
In addition, the third part of the book includes case studies that explore some ground-breaking theories ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Switzerland
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Series
Boundaries of Religious Freedom: Regulating Religion in Diverse Societies
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319347608
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V9783319347608
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About . Ed(S): Possamai, Adam; Richardson, James T.; Turner, Professor Bryan S.
Adam Possamai is Associate Professor in Sociology and is the current President of Research Committee 22 on the Sociology of Religion from the International Sociological Association. James T. Richardson, J.D., Ph.D. is Professor of Sociology and Judicial Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno and will be the President elect of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religions from ... Read more
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“Richardson and Turner may claim that sociological accounts of pluralism’s various forms constitute theories that help explain the shape and perhaps even the future course of such accommodations. … an excellent point of entry for any student of contemporary Islamic law and a helpful corrective for any who think that the way Islamic law has been working out in a ... Read more