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Compelling and original, this book offers a unique insight into the modern Islamic corporation, revealing how power, relationships, individual identities, gender roles, and practices - and often massive financial resources - are mobilized on behalf of Islam. Focusing on Muslims in Malaysia, Patricia Sloane-White argues that sharia principles in the region's Islamic economy produce a version of Islam that is increasingly conservative, financially and fiscally powerful, and committed to social control over Muslim and non-Muslim public and private lives.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Explores how Sharia shapes modern Islamic economic power.
Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how Islamic principles influence business and society today, this book offers a compelling look at Malaysia's Islamic economy. It reveals the ways in which economics and faith intertwine to create a powerful and sometimes conservative social force, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in religion, politics, or global finance.
