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