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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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