Islam and Economics (New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys)

This book presents a comprehensive survey of Islamic economics in all its diversity and complexity. Divided into four parts, each describes a facet of Islamic political economy, and a conclusion looks at the prospects for Islamic political economy in the 21st century. Incorporating numerous concrete examples and case studies, the book also includes illustrative quotes from the Qur'an and the Hadith, and from Islamic thinkers past and present. In addition there is an extensive bibliography, a substantial glossary and a comprehensive list of research institutes and internet resources. Intended for a broad readership, it is accessible enough to be read by non-specialists.