TY - BOOK AU - Brown, Daniel W., TI - A new introduction to Islam SN - 0631216030 (hardback : alk. paper);0631216049 (pbk.) U1 - 297 PY - 2004/// CY - Malden, MA PB - Blackwell Pub. KW - Islam.;Islam KW - Essence, genius, nature N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-247) and index N2 - "Useful student features include detailed chronologies and tables summarizing key information, as well as maps and diagrams. It provides the ideal introductory textbook to the fascinating practice, history, and beliefs of Islamic tradition."--BOOK JACKET ER -