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Publication Name: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Special Attributes: EX-LIBRARY
ISBN: 9780195063868
Book Title: Pride, Faith, and Fear : Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Length: 5.5 in
Publication Year: 2003
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 1 in
Author: Frederick Quinn, Charlotte A. Quinn
Genre: Religion
Topic: Ethnic & Tribal, Islam / General
Item Weight: 13.2 Oz
Item Width: 8.4 in
Number of Pages: 184 Pages

Pride, Faith, and Fear : Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa Hardcover

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Publisher

Oxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-10

0195063864

ISBN-13

9780195063868

eBay Product ID (ePID)

2189185

Product Key Features

Book Title

Pride, Faith, and Fear : Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa

Number of Pages

184 Pages

Language

English

Topic

Ethnic & Tribal, Islam / General

Publication Year

2003

Genre

Religion

Author

Frederick Quinn, Charlotte A. Quinn

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height

1 in

Item Weight

13.2 Oz

Item Length

5.5 in

Item Width

8.4 in

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2002-019044

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Reviews

“The late Charlotte A. Quinn and Frederick Quinn have produced a valuableand most accessible and timely entry into the subject of Islam on the Africancontinent, a subject most often overwhelmed by the strong images of crisis inAfrica and the most prevalent stereotypes of Islam circulating beyond Africa andoutside Islam. Through a particular focus on the multiple and different facetsof Islam’s history and practice in five African countries, the Quinns provide anarray of well thought through answers for audiences unfamiliar with diversitywithin Africa and diversity within Islam. The book, which traces the history ofIslam on the continent in all its variations from its beginnings through to thepost-9/11/2001 era, is a must for introductory courses on Africa and for courseson world religions. This work marks the culmination of a lifetime ofdistinguished research and writing on Africa and Islam.”–David William Cohen,University of Michigan, “A book like this one is sorely needed. Short, easy to read, and insightful, Pride, Faith and Fear will appeal to a wide academic and popular audience including historians and political scientists, government analysts and journalists, Muslim and Christian leaders, and others.”– AfricanStudies Review, “A book like this one is sorely needed. Short, easy to read, and insightful,Pride, Faith and Fearwill appeal to a wide academic and popular audience including historians and political scientists, government analysts and journalists, Muslim and Christian leaders, and others.”–African StudiesReview “The Quinns’ book is a remarkable accomplishment. They have achieved the nearly impossible in presenting a clear analysis of vital current issues combined with the necessary background in a compact and readable volume. Both of the Quinns have extensive experience in Africa and their discussion shows a direct familiarity with real people and concrete events. There simply is no other account of Islam in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa that provides the depth of understanding and the breadth of coverage found in this book.”–John O. Voll, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding “The late Charlotte A. Quinn and Frederick Quinn have produced a valuable and most accessible and timely entry into the subject of Islam on the African continent, a subject most often overwhelmed by the strong images of crisis in Africa and the most prevalent stereotypes of Islam circulating beyond Africa and outside Islam. Through a particular focus on the multiple and different facets of Islam’s history and practice in five African countries, the Quinns provide an array of well thought through answers for audiences unfamiliar with diversity within Africa and diversity within Islam. The book, which traces the history of Islam on the continent in all its variations from its beginnings through to the post-9/11/2001 era, is a must for introductory courses on Africa and for courses on world religions. This work marks the culmination of a lifetime of distinguished research and writing on Africa and Islam.”–David William Cohen,University of Michigan, “This slim volume is perfectly crafted to edify undergraduates and neophytes about the complex realities of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa. Highly Recommended.”– Choice, “The Quinns’ book is a remarkable accomplishment. They have achieved thenearly impossible in presenting a clear analysis of vital current issuescombined with the necessary background in a compact and readable volume. Both ofthe Quinns have extensive experience in Africa and their discussion shows adirect familiarity with real people and concrete events. There simply is noother account of Islam in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa that provides thedepth of understanding and the breadth of coverage found in this book.” –JohnO. Voll, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, “The Quinns’ book is a remarkable accomplishment. They have achieved the nearly impossible in presenting a clear analysis of vital current issues combined with the necessary background in a compact and readable volume. Both of the Quinns have extensive experience in Africa and their discussionshows a direct familiarity with real people and concrete events. There simply is no other account of Islam in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa that provides the depth of understanding and the breadth of coverage found in this book.”–John O. Voll, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, “A book like this one is sorely needed. Short, easy to read, and insightful, Pride, Faith and Fear will appeal to a wide academic and popular audience including historians and political scientists, government analysts and journalists, Muslim and Christian leaders, and others.”– African Studies Review”The Quinns’ book is a remarkable accomplishment. They have achieved the nearly impossible in presenting a clear analysis of vital current issues combined with the necessary background in a compact and readable volume. Both of the Quinns have extensive experience in Africa and their discussion shows a direct familiarity with real people and concrete events. There simply is no other account of Islam in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa that provides the depth ofunderstanding and the breadth of coverage found in this book.”–John O. Voll, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding”The late Charlotte A. Quinn and Frederick Quinn have produced a valuable and most accessible and timely entry into the subject of Islam on the African continent, a subject most often overwhelmed by the strong images of crisis in Africa and the most prevalent stereotypes of Islam circulating beyond Africa and outside Islam. Through a particular focus on the multiple and different facets of Islam’s history and practice in five African countries, the Quinnsprovide an array of well thought through answers for audiences unfamiliar with diversity within Africa and diversity within Islam. The book, which traces the history of Islam on the continent in all itsvariations from its beginnings through to the post-9/11/2001 era, is a must for introductory courses on Africa and for courses on world religions. This work marks the culmination of a lifetime of distinguished research and writing on Africa and Islam.”–David William Cohen, University of Michigan”A book like this one is sorely needed. Short, easy to read, and insightful, Pride, Faith and Fear will appeal to a wide academic and popular audience including historians and political scientists, government analysts and journalists, Muslim and Christian leaders, and others.”– African Studies Review”This slim volume is perfectly crafted to edify undergraduates and neophytes about the complex realities of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa. Highly Recommended.”– Choice”The late Charlotte A. Quinn and Frederick Quinn have produced a valuable and most accessible and timely entry into the subject of Islam on the African continent, a subject most often overwhelmed by the strong images of crisis in Africa and the most prevalent stereotypes of Islam circulating beyond Africa and outside Islam. Through a particular focus on the multiple and different facets of Islam’s history and practice in five African countries, the Quinnsprovide an array of well thought through answers for audiences unfamiliar with diversity within Africa and diversity within Islam. The book, which traces the history of Islam on the continent in all itsvariations from its beginnings through to the post-9/11/2001 era, is a must for introductory courses on Africa and for courses on world religions. This work marks the culmination of a lifetime of distinguished research and writing on Africa and Islam.”–David William Cohen, University of Michigan”The Quinns’ book is a remarkable accomplishment. They have achieved the nearly impossible in presenting a clear analysis of vital current issues combined with the necessary background in a compact and readable volume. Both of the Quinns have extensive experience in Africa and their discussion shows a direct familiarity with real people and concrete events. There simply is no other account of Islam in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa that provides the depth ofunderstanding and the breadth of coverage found in this book.”–John O. Voll, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, “The book is elegantly organized and engagingly written, serving at onceas a window into the origins of modernity and as a mirror our present condition.Highly Recommended.” Choice, “A book like this one is sorely needed. Short, easy to read, and insightful, Pride, Faith and Fear will appeal to a wide academic and popular audience including historians and political scientists, government analysts and journalists, Muslim and Christian leaders, and others.”– African Studies Review”The Quinns’ book is a remarkable accomplishment. They have achieved the nearly impossible in presenting a clear analysis of vital current issues combined with the necessary background in a compact and readable volume. Both of the Quinns have extensive experience in Africa and their discussion shows a direct familiarity with real people and concrete events. There simply is no other account of Islam in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa that provides the depth of understanding and the breadth of coverage found in this book.”–John O. Voll, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding”The late Charlotte A. Quinn and Frederick Quinn have produced a valuable and most accessible and timely entry into the subject of Islam on the African continent, a subject most often overwhelmed by the strong images of crisis in Africa and the most prevalent stereotypes of Islam circulating beyond Africa and outside Islam. Through a particular focus on the multiple and different facets of Islam’s history and practice in five African countries, the Quinns provide an array of well thought through answers for audiences unfamiliar with diversity within Africa and diversity within Islam. The book, which traces the history of Islam on the continent in all its variations from its beginnings through to the post-9/11/2001 era, is a must for introductory courses on Africa and for courses on world religions. This work marks the culmination of a lifetime of distinguished research and writing on Africa and Islam.”–David William Cohen, University of Michigan, “This slim volume is perfectly crafted to edify undergraduates andneophytes about the complex realities of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa. HighlyRecommended.”– Choice, “A book like this one is sorely needed. Short, easy to read, and insightful, Pride, Faith and Fear will appeal to a wide academic and popular audience including historians and political scientists, government analysts and journalists, Muslim and Christian leaders, and others.”– African Studies Review “The Quinns’ book is a remarkable accomplishment. They have achieved the nearly impossible in presenting a clear analysis of vital current issues combined with the necessary background in a compact and readable volume. Both of the Quinns have extensive experience in Africa and their discussion shows a direct familiarity with real people and concrete events. There simply is no other account of Islam in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa that provides the depth of understanding and the breadth of coverage found in this book.”–John O. Voll, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding “The late Charlotte A. Quinn and Frederick Quinn have produced a valuable and most accessible and timely entry into the subject of Islam on the African continent, a subject most often overwhelmed by the strong images of crisis in Africa and the most prevalent stereotypes of Islam circulating beyond Africa and outside Islam. Through a particular focus on the multiple and different facets of Islam’s history and practice in five African countries, the Quinns provide an array of well thought through answers for audiences unfamiliar with diversity within Africa and diversity within Islam. The book, which traces the history of Islam on the continent in all its variations from its beginnings through to the post-9/11/2001 era, is a must for introductory courses on Africa and for courses on world religions. This work marks the culmination of a lifetime of distinguished research and writing on Africa and Islam.”–David William Cohen, University of Michigan, “The late Charlotte A. Quinn and Frederick Quinn have produced a valuable and most accessible and timely entry into the subject of Islam on the African continent, a subject most often overwhelmed by the strong images of crisis in Africa and the most prevalent stereotypes of Islam circulatingbeyond Africa and outside Islam. Through a particular focus on the multiple and different facets of Islam’s history and practice in five African countries, the Quinns provide an array of well thought through answers for audiences unfamiliar with diversity within Africa and diversity within Islam.The book, which traces the history of Islam on the continent in all its variations from its beginnings through to the post-9/11/2001 era, is a must for introductory courses on Africa and for courses on world religions. This work marks the culmination of a lifetime of distinguished research andwriting on Africa and Islam.”–David William Cohen, University of Michigan, “A book like this one is sorely needed. Short, easy to read, andinsightful, Pride, Faith and Fear will appeal to a wide academic and popularaudience including historians and political scientists, government analysts andjournalists, Muslim and Christian leaders, and others.”– African StudiesReview

Dewey Decimal

297/.0967

Synopsis

While nearly one in every five people in the world today is Muslim, Islam is spreading most rapidly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where one in three Africans today practices a form of Islam. Sub-Saharan Africa is today home to over 150 million Muslims. Although immensely varied, African Islam, the authors demonstrate, is defined by three overarching beliefs. First, African Islam is local Islam, with no ordained clergy or international body to regulate doctrine. At the same time, the importance of Islam as a source of communal identity, both within African societies and as part of the worldwide Islamic community, is a defining feature of the African Muslim worldview. Finally, there is a pervasive belief among African Muslims that the West is on a new crusade against Islam. At a time of growing interest in the worldwide expansion of Islam, the Islamic revival in Africa deserves special attention. With in-depth coverage of Islam in countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Pride, Faith, and Fear provides both a general overview of African Islam and a detailed picture of Muslim politics–which are increasingly national politics–in some of Africa’s most populous regions., The worldwide Islamic revival is working important changes in both government and society in Africa. As yet, however, this powerful international movement has received little scholarly attention in its African setting. The authors draw on extensive fieldwork as well as primary and secondary sources to analyze the role of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on its importance in 20th-century African politics., While nearly one in every five people in the world today is Muslim, Islam is spreading most rapidly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where one in three Africans today practices a form of Islam. Sub-Saharan Africa is today home to over 150 million Muslims.Although immensely varied, African Islam, the authors demonstrate, is defined by three overarching beliefs. First, African Islam is local Islam, with no ordained clergy or international body to regulate doctrine.At the same time, the importance of Islam as a source of communal identity, both within African societies and as part of the worldwide Islamic community, is a defining feature of the African Muslimworldview. Finally, there is a pervasive belief among African Muslims that the West is on a new crusade against Islam.At a time of growing interest in the worldwide expansion of Islam, the Islamic revival in Africa deserves special attention. With in-depth coverage of Islam in countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Pride, Faith, and Fear provides both a general overview of African Islam and a detailed picture of Muslim politics–which are increasingly national politics–insome of Africa’s most populous regions.

LC Classification Number

BP64.A37Q56 2002

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