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Islam in America - (Columbia Contemporary American Religion (Hardcover)) 2nd Edition by Jane Smith (Paperback)

Islam in America - (Columbia Contemporary American Religion (Hardcover)) 2nd Edition by  Jane Smith (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A leading authority in the field introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith, surveys the history of Islam in the U.S., and profiles the lifestyles, religious practices, and worldviews of American Muslims. The book covers the role of women in American Islam, raising and educating children, appropriate dress and behavior, concerns about prejudice, and much more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This richly textured, critically acclaimed portrait of American Muslims introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith, surveys the history of Islam in North America, and profiles the lifestyles, religious practices, and worldviews of Muslims in the United States. The volume focuses specifically on the difficulty of living faithfully and adhering to tradition while adapting to an American way of life and addresses the role of women in Muslim culture, the raising and education of children, appropriate dress and behavior, and incidences of prejudice and unfair treatment. <p/>The second edition of <i>Islam in America</i> features a new chapter on post-9/11 realities, which covers infringements on civil rights and profiling, participation in politics, transformations in Islamic law, pluralism and identity issues, foreign influences, anti-Islamic sentiment, intra-Islamic tensions, and the quest for a moderate Islam. Source notes, glossary, and additional resources also reflect recent developments and scholarship.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>This richly textured portrait of the Muslim community in the United States today introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith, surveys the history of Islam in this country, and profiles the lifestyles, religious practices, and worldviews of American Muslims. The volume pays particular attention to the tension felt by many in this community as they attempt to live faithfully, adhering to their traditions while at the same time adapting to an alien culture that appears to many Muslims to be excessively secular and materialistic. The book also covers the role of women in American Islam, the raising and educating of children, the use of products acceptable to Muslims, appropriate dress and behavior, concerns about prejudice and unfair treatment, and other issues related to life in a country in which Islam is often misunderstood.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A much needed corrective to the negative stereotypes of Islam and Muslims that prevail in the United States.... The importance of this work is that it demonstrates that there is no monolithic Islam, steadfastly attempting to undermine American values and interests.--The Journal of Religious Studies<br><br>A useful entry level reading... Recommended.--Choice<br><br>Fair, accessible, and detailed.--The New York Times Book Review<br><br>Introductions to Islam are abundant. But one with a focus on the American experience, written in clear, readable English, with a balanced approach, solid documentation, and a list of resources with helpful annotations, is rare. Jane I. Smith's Islam in America has all these characteristics.--Middle East Journal<br><br>Jane I. Smith lifts up for our consideration questions Muslims themselves are taking and issues with which they are struggling. In this way, she moves beyond headlines into the heartlines. Indeed, the strength of Smith's book is her ability to make the reader feel as though he or she is actually in the presence of Muslims, listening and conversing with them about a wide range of human interest stories.--Journal of Law and Religion<br><br>is a valuable source for students and scholars who study Islam in America and offers useful features such as a chronology of significant events for American Muslims, a list of resources on the topic, and a glossary.--Eren Tatari "Review of Middle East Studies "<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jane I. Smith is senior lecturer in divinity and associate dean for faculty and academic affairs at Harvard Divinity School. She is the author of <i>Muslims, Christians, and the Challenge of Interfaith Dialogue</i> and <i>Visible and Invisible: Muslim Communities in the West</i>. She is also the coeditor of <i>Educating the Muslims of America</i> and coauthor of <i>Muslim Women in America</i>.

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