A Convergence of Civilizations: The Transformation of Muslim Societies Around the World
Youssef Courbage and Emmanuel Todd totally recast the current debate about Islam and the West by focusing attention on some societal fundamentals and by debunking-once and for all-a number of myths.(Nicolas Guilhot, editor ofThe Invention of International Relations Theory)This articulate and elegant demographic study convincingly documents a general trend toward modernity in the Muslim world, from Morocco to Indonesia. It successfully refutes many Western prejudices towards Islam, especially those based on misconceptions about its religion. It should be required reading for Western policy makers as well as for the general public.(Léon-François Hoffmann, Princeton University)Challenging and important reading.Kirkus Reviews(Kirkus Reviews)I found this succinct book fascinating and recommend it.(Patrick J. RyanCommonweal)engaging for a general reader and rewarding for a specialist.Choice(Choice)Scholarly and engaging, this is an important work and one which deserves to be widely read.(Sandra BernsLaw Society Journal)A positive, enlightening survey.(The Midwest Book Review)