Towards an Islamic theory of international relations : new directions for Islamic methodology and thought /

Serves two major purposes: Firstly, it introduces basic resources of Islamic thought and it develops among intellectuals, both Muslim and non-Muslim, Islamic theories of international relations. Secondly, it examines the reason why Islamic thought has apparently failed to play an active and construc...

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Main Author: Abu Sulayman, AbdulHamid (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Arabic
Published: Herndon, Va., U.S.A. : International Institute of Islamic Thought, 1993.
Edition:2nd revised edition
Series:Islamization of knowledge series ; 1.
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Summary:Serves two major purposes: Firstly, it introduces basic resources of Islamic thought and it develops among intellectuals, both Muslim and non-Muslim, Islamic theories of international relations. Secondly, it examines the reason why Islamic thought has apparently failed to play an active and constructive role in developing thoughts and ideas in the contemporary world. Moreover, it offers new alternatives to Western thoughts in the field of international relations; and thus addresses the growing need for peace, security, cooperation and participation.
Item Description:Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral), University of Pennsylvania, 1987.
Includes appendix and glossary.
Physical Description:xlii, 192 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-183) and index.
ISBN:0912463716
9780912463711
091246352X
9780912463520