A useful introduction to the social, political, cultural and religious
position of Muslims living in contemporary Europe. It describes the
history of early European Muslims and outlines the causes and courses of
twentieth-century Muslim immigration. Explaining how Muslim communities
have developed in individual countries, the book examines their origins,
their present day ethnic composition, distribution and organisational
patterns, and the political, legal and cultural contexts in which they
exist. It also provides a comparative consideration of issues common to
Muslims in all Western European countries, namely the role of the
family, and the questions of worship, education and religious thought.In
the third edition all country-related chapters have been substantially
updated. A new chapter has also been added on Southern Europe, where the
maturity of a new generation has seen moves towards political
integration. This new chapter will reflect the extensive research of the
past decade in this area.Selling Points*Third edition of a best-selling
text*The only comprehensive survey of Muslims in Western Europe*New
edition completely updated in light of research of past decade.
Note from the APF:
In this fourth edition, all chapters have been substantially updated not
least all country related chapters. The last ten years have seen some
remarkable changes in the attitudes of politicians and of Muslim
organizations, as well as experienced transformative events and crises.
