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Paperback. A clear account of how Islamic political thought has developed from the politico-religious structure established by Mohammed and his immediate successors. Series: The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys. Num Pages: 186 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HRH; JFSR2; JPA; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 186
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748610983
- ISBN
- 9780748610983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.47
€ 38.99
€ 35.47
Hardcover. Provides insights into the philosophical foundations, strategic vision, organizational dynamics, and tactics of the modern jihadist movement - with specific attention to its primary driver, Al-Qa'ida. This title provide scholars, students, and counter-terrorism professionals with an overview of key radical Islamic thinkers and today's jihadists. Num Pages: 336 pages, 9 figures. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; JPFR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589012523
- ISBN
- 9781589012523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.57
€ 122.57
Paperback. Jihadist ideology inspires a diverse and decentralized collection of radical groups to fight alleged enemies of Islam and to attempt to "restore" a holy caliphate to unite Muslim people across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. This title provides an overview of key radical Islamic thinkers and today's jihadists. Num Pages: 336 pages, 9 figures. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; JPFR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589012530
- ISBN
- 9781589012530
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.30
€ 44.30
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; JPFR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415572255
- ISBN
- 9780415572255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.21
€ 59.21
Paperback. This introduction to the physical sciences and engineering of the Islamic world is the first to trace the full extent of the Muslim scientific achievement in the period 750-1500. It describes how Muslim scientists and engineers contributed enormously to the technology of medieval Europe. Series: The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys. Num Pages: 256 pages, 21 halftones, 52 line drawings. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; JFSR2; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748604555
- ISBN
- 9780748604555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.47
€ 38.99
€ 35.47
Paperback. A fast-paced, narrative-driven account of the rise of Islamic State, based on thorough research Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFSR2; JPFR; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 131 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745336510
- ISBN
- 9780745336510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.29
€ 25.99
€ 18.29
hardcover. A fast-paced, narrative-driven account of the rise of Islamic State, based on thorough research Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFSR2; JPFR; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 207 x 23. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745336565
- ISBN
- 9780745336565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.00€ 84.39
€ 101.00
€ 84.39
Hardcover. This collection surveys recent transformations in Islamic Studies, taking stock of the field and showing new paths forward. Editor(s): Buskens, Leon; Sandwijk, Annemarie. Num Pages: 284 pages, 3 black and white; 2 full color. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789089649263
- ISBN
- 9789089649263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.92
€ 142.92
Electronic book text. The essays in this volume tell the stories of Chinese Muslim intellectuals trying to create satisfying, safe and coherent lives at the intersection of two potentially conflicting cultures. Editor(s): Lipman, Jonathan (Mount Holyoke College). BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HRAX; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474426459
- ISBN
- 9781474426459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.47
€ 38.99
€ 35.47
Hardcover. This book considers positions refugees take relative to the state, humanitarian actors and faith-based organisations in the humanitarian field. Attention is drawn to refugee agency as they negotiate circumstances of considerable constraint demonstrating relational dimensions of religious practice and experience. Series: Religion and Global Migrations. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 black & white tables, 3 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1FBS; HRH; JFFD; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137550057
- ISBN
- 9781137550057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.76
€ 66.76
Paperback. Editor(s): Babayan, Kathryn; Najmabadi, Afsaneh. Series: Harvard Middle Eastern Monographs. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSR2; JHBK5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publisher
- Harvard Center for Middle Eastern Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674032040
- ISBN
- 9780674032040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.84
€ 28.84
Islamicity Indices: The Seed for Change (Political Economy of Islam)
Askari, Hossein, Mohammadkhan, Hossein
Hardcover. The extent of Islamicity, or what Islam demands, is measured to confirm that self-declared Muslim countries have not adopted foundational Islamic teachings for rule-compliant Muslim communities. Western countries, on the other hand, are demonstrated to have better implemented fundamental Islamic teachings for a thriving society. Series: Political Economy of Islam. Num Pages: 144 pages, 15 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRH; JFSR2; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137587695
- ISBN
- 9781137587695
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.99
€ 77.99
Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFSR; JHB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer vs United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658081690
- ISBN
- 9783658081690
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.46
€ 72.46
paperback. Series: Wiener Beitrage zur Islamforschung. BIC Classification: JFFN. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658082666
- ISBN
- 9783658082666
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.41
€ 61.41
Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: HRHT; JFSR; JHB; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer vs United States
- Edition
- 2
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658120481
- ISBN
- 9783658120481
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.70
€ 72.70
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745640617
- ISBN
- 9780745640617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.24
€ 73.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745640624
- ISBN
- 9780745640624
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.08
€ 26.08
Paperback. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind is the most influential Islamist organization in India. This book offers an in-depth examination of India's Jamaat-e-Islami and SIMI, exploring political Islam's complex relationship with democracy and providing a rare window into the Islamist trajectory in a Muslim-minority context. Series: Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics. Num Pages: 328 pages, 15 halftones. 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFSR2; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691139203
- ISBN
- 9780691139203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 31.19
€ 43.99
€ 31.19
Paperback. Aims to capture the metamorphosis of Islamic movement in Iran, from encounters with Great Britain and United States in the 1920s through twenty-first-century struggles between those seeking to reform Islam's role and those who take a defensive stance. This book describes how the extremism of 1960s brought more confidence to Islam-minded Iranians. Series: CMES Modern Middle East Series. Num Pages: 292 pages, 1 figure, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292717565
- ISBN
- 9780292717565
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.44
€ 26.99
€ 25.44
Hardback. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HPS; HRH; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137582065
- ISBN
- 9781137582065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.91
€ 149.91