Censorship in Islamic Societies
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Censorship in Islamic Societies
By (Author) Trevor Mostyn
Saqi Books
Saqi Books
8th August 2002
United Kingdom
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Social and cultural history
Social groups: religious groups and communities
363.310917671
Physical Properties
Hardback
240
Width 156mm, Height 234mm, Spine 19mm
601g
Description
Trevor Mostyn addresses the contentious and turbulent issue of freedom of speech in Islamic societies. He argues that Islam is by its nature more tolerant than Judaism or Christianity. He notes that fundamentalist Islam has rejected this tolerance.
Author Bio
Trevor Mostyn taught at Algiers University before joining the Middle East Economic Digest as a journalist in London. He has published six books on the Middle East and edited the Cambridge Encyclopaedia of the Middle East and North Africa.
