Presents a survey of Muslim intellectual and cultural achievements that spans 1,400 years. Chapters in this work fall into three sections: fundamentals of Islamic learning; its growth; and its future direction in the face of anti-intellectual fundamentalism.
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Presents essays on psychotropic drugs and mass culture, which contend that society has been transformed into a... Læs mere
Traces the origins of apocalyptic prophecy in Christianity and Islam through examinations of several texts found within the Bible, the ""Quran"", and the ""Hadith"". This work discusses the religious prophecies that are largely focused on end-time or apocalyptic scenarios.
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Lists each character from Pynchon's fiction up to his most recent novel, including the most likely etymology of each name. In addition, the thorough introduction... Læs mere
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