In this Book
- Islam in Southeast Asia: Political, Social and Strategic Challenges for the 21st Century
- Book
- 2005
- Published by: ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute
summary
This book looks at Islam and its strategic implications for Southeast Asia. Part I outlines Islamic doctrine and traces the history and growth of Islamic economic institutions in the region. In Part II, politics, governance, civil society and gender issues are examined in the context of Southeast Asian Islam. Part III devotes itself to the impact of modernization and globalization on Muslim society. Part IV examines and evaluates the impact of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the icons of the American superpower. The Conclusion offers some perspectives on the challenges and prospects for Islamic doctrine and practice in the context of Southeast Asia.
Table of Contents
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- PART ONE: Islamic Doctrine, History, Growth and Institutions in Southeast Asia
- PART TWO: Politics, Governance, Civil Society and Gender Issues in Southeast Asian Islam
- 8. IS IT ALWAYS ISLAM VERSUS CIVIL SOCIETY?
- pp. 135-161
- PART THREE: Modernization, Globalization and the ‘Islamic State’ Debate in Southeast Asia
- 11. ISLAM AND MODERNIZATION
- pp. 209-230
- PART FOUR: Impact of September 11 on Islamic Thought and Practice
- NOTE ON CONTRIBUTORS
- pp. 355-361
- ABOUT THE EDITORS
- p. 362
Additional Information
ISBN
9789812306241
Related ISBN(s)
9789812302830
MARC Record
OCLC
426794685
Pages
362
Launched on MUSE
2013-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No