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Esposito, John L., 1940-

The future of Islam / John L. Esposito. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. - 1 online resource (xiv, 234 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-219) and index.

The many faces of Islam and Muslims -- God in politics -- Where are the Muslim reformers? -- America and the Muslim world : building a new way forward.

John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today--and tomorrow--he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world. Here Esposito explores the major questions and issues that face Islam in the 21st century and that will deeply affect global politics. Are Islam and the West locked in a deadly clash of civilizations? Is Islam compatible with democracy and human rights? Will religious fundam.

ISBN: 9780199742295 0199742294

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
Since 1800

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Islam--21st century.
Islam--Relations.
Islam--1800-
Islam--Histoire--21e siècle.
11.84 Islam: other.
RELIGION--Islam--History.
Interfaith relations
International relations
Islam
Islam
Reform
Islam.
International relations.
Expectations for the future.
Islam.
Islam och politik.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Islamic countries--Relations--United States.
United States--Relations--Islamic countries.
Islamic countries
United States
Islamische Staaten
USA
Islamiska länder--relationer--Förenta staterna.
Förenta staterna--relationer--Islamiska länder.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BP161.3 / .E867 2010eb

Dewey Class. No.: 297/.09051

Gov. Doc. Class. No.: KRE3000