In the post-9/11 environment; there has been an explosion of interest about things Islamic. While much of the new literature is refreshingly positive; some seems to reflect a revival of the centuries-old; well-embedded misconceptions about the Islamic world. This book is partly a complement to that interest; with coverage relating to the literature that the author accumulated over the last 15-20 years in connection with other research endeavors pertaining to the early Islamic social thought.This readily accessible compendium of literature on Islamic civilization represents a window to some of the literature pertaining to Islamic history; contributions to knowledge; and the influence of that reservoir once it was assimilated in medieval Europe. It is unique in that it presents more than mere annotations; it is a compendium of "literature briefs"―detailed and focused descriptions―of each of the over 600 books and articles covered. Students; research scholars; and professionals will find this book to be full of useful sources and stimulus for further reading.
#1260995 in Books Brian R Dirck 2017-01-19Original language:English 8.00 x .80 x 5.00l; .0 #File Name: 0809335654152 pagesLincoln in Indiana
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