Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim world
By: edited by Richard C. Martin.
Contributors: Martin, Richard C.
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 823
Subjects: Islam -- Encyclopedias
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Description: This encyclopedia looks at Islam's role in the modern world, doing so in the context of the religion's history and development over the last 13 centuries. Containing thematic articles, biographies of key figures, definitions, illustrations, maps and more, this new encyclopedia fills a need in this key area of religious studies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.