Islam in a Globalizing World

This work takes a historical approach to examining Islam’s role in globalization. It identifies complex historical and geopolitical trends in Islamic history, and constructs from these a clear assessment of contemporary Islam. It also examines historical trends from a perspective that contributes to an understanding of Islam in the aftermath of September 11. It covers the first Islamic millennium and Islam’s role as a globalizing force, to subsequent changes in the Muslim world, through a comparison with earlier radical movements in Russia, and finally to trends in contemporary political Islam and projections for future developments.