Princeton Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought

It is an incredibly affordable book… Professors can get their own copy, and every academic library should acquire a copy without delay… It is highly recommended. - Paula Scrislet, Librarian of Theological Libraries. The contributions were authored by an international team of specialists, benefited from the latest research, and provided useful recommendations for further reading and research through bibliographies, accompanying references, and an index. This encyclopedia of Islamic political thought is a helpful guide for students, researchers, journalists, diplomats, and anyone seeking information on the complex topic of Islam and politics. - Lisa Kaki, Arab News. By integrating the latest research and studies, and providing a clear pathway to understanding the contemporary Islamic world; this Princeton Encyclopedia will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, journalists, and anyone else seeking an informed perspective on contemporary politics in the Islamic world, and beyond. - Bob Dukett, Reference Reviews. The encyclopedia is a fully developed research project capable of meeting the expectations of enthusiastic researchers in Islamic studies, politics, and modern history. - Majid Denshghar, Political Studies Review. It is an encyclopedic work in scope and offers one of the most reliable reviews of the field published in recent years. - Jürgen S. Nielsen, Slam and Christian-Muslim Relations. The book presented here by Professor Boring and his esteemed assistant editors is truly a welcome addition… It is a very useful contribution to this field… It is the first suitable and reliable reference, and through its longer articles, we have a good means of finding our way amid the complexities of Islamic political discourse over the past fourteen centuries. - R. Stephen Humphreys, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies.