Islam in America by Jane I. Smith

Islam in America



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Islam in America Jane I. Smith
Language: English
Page: 320
Format: pdf
ISBN: 0231109660, 9780231500395
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From Library Journal

This new series, written by leading scholars for students and general readers, portrays the diversity and complexity of religious life in America, focusing on the influence of Western society as a major challenge that religious groups will face in the 21st century. Both works contain profiles of noteworthy individuals, suggestions for further reading, glossaries, chronologies, and a list of web sites. Gillis (theology and Catholic studies, Georgetown Univ.) provides an excellent survey. In the chapter "Who Are the American Catholics?" for example, he breaks down types of Catholics by geography, ethnic background, and income; charts and informative statistics supplement the text without becoming tedious. This title includes a detailed synopsis of the history of Catholicism, with special emphasis on Vatican II and the tensions between Rome and AmericaApartially due to issues such as women's ordination, birth control, and abortion rights. Smith (Islamic studies, Hartford Seminary) writes a general introduction to Islam as practiced by American Muslims. Islam in America outlines the influences of a secular and materialistic Western culture, the keenly felt prejudices on the part of non-Muslims, and the misunderstandings between Muslims that often arise when they try to balance cultural expectations with the value system of the conservative Middle East. Of special interest is the chapter on African American Muslims and other smaller groups. Highly recommended for academic and public libraries. [For more on Islam, see "Bridging the Gap: Islam in America," LJ 10/1/98, p. 59-63.AEd.]AMichael W. Ellis, Ellenville P.L., N.
-AMichael W. Ellis, Ellenville P.L., NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Straightforward, well-written, detailed account of Islam's emergence in the United States." -- Library Journal (starred review)

"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

"Fair, accessible, and detailed.... A straightforward account of the emergence in the United States of a major religious tradition." -- Gustav Niebuhr, The New York Times Book Review

"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." -- Anna Bigelow, The Journal of Religious Studies

"'Where is Islam?' one American woman asked Jane Smith, supposing it to be a country. Professor Smith... wrote this short and valuable book with just such people in mind." -- Roger Hardy, International Affairs

"For those who wish to understand the changing American religious landscape, understanding Islam and American Muslims is essential. Jane I. Smith is the perfect guide to start one on that path." -- John Esposito, author of The Oxford History of Islam, Christian Century

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