Islam and Muslims in the West E-Book

Adis Duderija

• Herausgeber: Springer International Publishing
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Serie: New Directions in Islam
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2018

Beschreibung

This book analyzes the development of Islam and Muslim communities in the West, including influences from abroad, relations with the state and society, and internal community dynamics. The project examines the emergence of Islam in the West in relation to the place of Muslim communities as part of the social fabric of Western societies. It provides an overview of the major issues and debates that have arisen over the last three to four decades surrounding the presence of new Muslim communities residing in Western liberal democracies. As such, the volume is an ideal text for courses focusing on Islam and Muslim communities in the West.