{"title":"Carool Kersten","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarool Kersten’s works offer insightful exploration into contemporary Islamic thought, bridging historical perspectives with modern developments in the Muslim world. His writing engages with complex ideas, making these vital discussions accessible to readers interested in religion, society, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Kersten’s books serve as essential guides for those seeking a deeper understanding of current intellectual trends and debates shaping Muslim communities today. His analysis is both scholarly and approachable, ideal for students and informed readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"contemporary-thought-in-the-muslim-world-by-carool-kersten-9780415855075","title":"Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book presents an intellectual history of today’s Muslim world, surveying contemporary Muslim thinking in its various manifestations and addressing a variety of themes that impact the lives of present-day Muslims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the period from roughly the late 1960s to the first decade of the twenty-first century, \u003cem\u003eContemporary Thought in the Muslim World\u003c\/em\u003e is global in its approach and offers an overview of different strands of thought and trends in the development of new ideas, distinguishing between traditional, reactionary, and progressive approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt presents a variety of themes and issues including: the continuing relevance of the legacy of traditional Islamic learning as well as the use of reason; the centrality of the Qur’an; the spiritual concerns of contemporary Muslims; political thought regarding secularity, statehood, and governance; legal and ethical debates; and related current issues such as human rights, gender equality, and religious plurality. The book also explores topics like globalization, ecology and the environment, bioethics, and life sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn alternative account of Islam and the Muslim world today, counterbalancing narratives that emphasise politics and confrontations with the West, this book is an essential resource for students and scholars of Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605266940140,"sku":"9780415855075","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415855075-contemporary-thought-in-the-muslim-world.jpg?v=1778129880"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carool-kersten.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}