Political Islam from Muhammad to Ahmadinejad: Defenders, Detractors, and Definitions (Praeger Security International)

This collection of 15 essays illuminates the evolution of political Islam from the era of the Prophet Muhammad to the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran.

• 15 compelling essays on various dimensions of the evolution of political Islam from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to present-day Iraq, Iran, Palestine, and Africa

• Contributions from distinguished international scholars from diverse regional perspectives and varied academic disciplines, including political science, history, anthropology, theology, international relations, and counterterrorism

• A useful index is included comprising political concepts, historical events, important figures from the past and present, and Islamic theological terms

• A list of abbreviations is also provided for further reader support