The Crown And The Turban: Muslims And West African Pluralism

by Lamin Sanneh

Book Overview

This book explores the clash of civilizations between the secular government and Muslim traditions in West Africa, appraising the challenge of separating the administration of the state from the beliefs of the Islamic peoples of the region. It is useful for students of comparative religion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813330599
• ISBN13: 9780813330594
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"