Islam

by Paul Lunde

Book Overview

Islam: Faith, Culture, History has been conceived as both a means of understanding a religion, lifestyle and worldview, and as an essential reference book. It provides a clear and balanced insight... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789487977
• ISBN13: 9780789487971
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.6" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

Concise, yet powerful

This is a most excellent introduction/resource on Islam. It is superbly written; Lunde is never boring, always informative and treats matters with due respect and a deep understanding. The book has an attractive page layout, with images that are relevant and increase the readers understanding and insight into Islam and Muslims. I am amazed at how much information has been packed into this small volume. The book is divided into two main parts; the first is a brief yet very deep overview of Islam. It covers topics such as Islamic beliefs, practices and the Qur'an. A quick but concentrated tour of Islamic history (till modern times) and Muslims contribution to art and science. Issues of modernity are also treated with wisdom and sensitivity. The second part is a reference of Muslim countries (countries with Muslim majorities). The use of graphical layout and icons allows for a vast amount of information to be presented. Information on education, media, defence, economics, resources, politics, currency, important dates. It has Flags, maps, weakness and strengths ... and the list goes on.

One you will want to save

I had to buy this book for a class I was taking, but was pleasantly suprised by the quality of information presented to me in such an appealing manner. The pictures are beautiful. It is definitely the sort of book worth saving to admire and use for reference in years to come.

Awesome Color, Graphics and Text

I am very impressed with the text and production of this book. It's a full color glossy book with lots of detail and an objective look at Islam (and a bargain). Paul Lunde is to be commended for his work in trying to bridge the gap of understanding between Islam and the West. This is the kind of book you want to not only read once but keep in your bookshelf so you can refer to it and just enjoy going through it.