11%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
The Islamic Quest for Democracy, Pluralism and Human Rights
Ahmad S. Moussalli
€ 25.99
€ 23.21
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for The Islamic Quest for Democracy, Pluralism and Human Rights
Paperback. Here, Ahmad Moussalli demonstrates that the opposition between Islam and democracy is more illusory than real. Reviewing Islamic texts and writings from some of the most important Islamic thinkers, he summarizes classical theory as developed by thinkers such as al-Marwardi and others. Num Pages: 256 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HRH; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 327.
With Islamic fundamentalism on the rise, Western scholars, politicians and media often question the underlying compatibility of Islam - especially in its modern interpretations as related to the quest for an Islamic state - with democracy, individual liberty, civil society and limited government. Ahmad Moussalli demonstrates that the opposition between Islam and democracy is more illusory than real. He offers as evidence the striking variety in Islamic thought that has been largely overlooked in contemporary scholarly and public policy debate. Reviewing Islamic texts and writings from some of the most important Islamic thinkers, Moussalli summarizes classical theory as developed not ... Read more
With Islamic fundamentalism on the rise, Western scholars, politicians and media often question the underlying compatibility of Islam - especially in its modern interpretations as related to the quest for an Islamic state - with democracy, individual liberty, civil society and limited government. Ahmad Moussalli demonstrates that the opposition between Islam and democracy is more illusory than real. He offers as evidence the striking variety in Islamic thought that has been largely overlooked in contemporary scholarly and public policy debate. Reviewing Islamic texts and writings from some of the most important Islamic thinkers, Moussalli summarizes classical theory as developed not ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Weight
326g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9780813026497
SKU
V9780813026497
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Ahmad S. Moussalli
Ahmad S. Moussalli, professor of political science at the American University of Beirut, is the author of several books, including The Islamic Quest for Democracy, Pluralism, and Human Rights and Moderate and Radical Islamic Fundamentalism.
Reviews for The Islamic Quest for Democracy, Pluralism and Human Rights
This book, read in the aftermath of the events of September 2001, is a must read for anyone seeking to understand how things reached the point they have.