As the world becomes increasingly globalised Islam faces some important choices. Does it seek to "modernise" in line with the cultures in which it is practised, or does it retain its traditions even if they are at odds with the surrounding society? This book utilizes a critical rationalist viewpoint to illuminate many of the hotly contended issues in modern Islam, and to offer a fresh analysis.A variety of issues within Islam are discussed in this book including, Muslims and modern...

There is a growing consensus among experts and the educated public alike that democratization will reduce the many problems of the Muslim world. The question that remains is how Islam should be incorporated into the public sphere. Islamic Democratic Discourse is in itself a dialogue that explores the multi-faceted relationship between Islam and democracy. Each chapter, by a preeminent scholar of the Muslim tradition and its contemporary challenges, provides insight into Islamic political t...

This comprehensive review of the field of gynecology with emphasis on minimally invasive approaches, with contributions from more than 100 experts in the field, presents a great resource for fellows and residents seeking to master complex gynecology and minimally invasive gynecologic skills.FeaturesEpidemiology, relevant anatomy, pathology, and diagnosis of common gynecological conditionsPresents state-of-the-art hysteroscopic management of ...

Iraq, democracy and Islam are powerful global forces which shape not only many aspects of the lives of Muslims, but the lives of other citizens of the world as well. This book explores many of the challenging questions posed by the interconnections between these three forces, concentrating on issues which have global significance and which have been less studied up until now. It contains contributions from many of the leading thinkers and academics from this subject area, including the for...