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<br> This cannot be verbalized; it must be seen.... --Murad Wilfried Hofmann, The Muslim World Book Review<p><br> Edited with skill by John L. Esposito and Ibrahim Kalin...Together the authors give a comprehensive, well-documented account of the historical roots of present-day Islamophobia. -- Times Literary Supplement<p><br>

Praise for previous editions: The answer to every teacher's prayer for an informed and balanced introductory book. Elegantly written, beautifully synthesized, and helpful. --Leila Fawaz, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy<br> A splendid introduction to Islam. Esposito paints over a wide canvas in depicting the emergence of the Muslim community, the varieties of Muslim beliefs and practices, the tensions between tradition and modernity, and the Islamic resurgence of recent years...A timely gem. --Philip Khoury, Massachusetts Institute of Technology<br> The best and most obvious choice for courses on Islam, Islamic history, and Middle Eastern history. Well-written and accessible to undergraduates. The best English language text on Islam. --Robert S. Kramer, St. Norbert College<br> One of the best introductory texts on Islam and the Islamic world. I think the book's greatest strength is that it's written in a way that is comprehensible and easily accessible without compromising substance. --Ibrahim Kalim, College of the Holy Cross<br>

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John L. Esposito is University Professor, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He is the author or editor of more than 45 books, including What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam and The Future of Islam and is Editor in Chief of Oxford Islamic Studies Online. Ibrahim Kalin is Assistant Professor of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

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