Islamic Political Thought: An Introduction

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In sixteen concise chapters on key topics, this book provides a rich, authoritative, and up-to-date introduction to Islamic political thought from the birth of Islam to today, presenting essential background and context for understanding contemporary politics in the Islamic world and beyond. Selected from the acclaimed Princeton Encyclopedia of Isl

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Praise for Princeton's previous edition:"[L]ucid and engaging ... Enlightening and challenging ... [A] work of high-quality erudition packaged in an accessible manner which will benefit a wider readership."--Times Literary Supplement "This is a book of major importance for Muslims, particularly in the West."--Murad Wilfried Hofmann, Muslim World Book Review Praise for Princeton's previous edition:"[U]nprecedented ... [A] truly impressive opus in content, organization, and diversity... Though written for educated nonspecialists, this book has plenty of historical and contemporary wisdom and information to offer diplomats, researchers, students, journalists, and even some Islamic specialists and scholars confronting today's complex and challenging political milieu."--Choice Praise for Princeton's previous edition:"[A] timely volume."--Library Journal

Author Bio

Gerhard Bowering is professor of Islamic studies at Yale University and the editor of The Princeton Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought.