Bibliograph

Are Muslims distinctive?, a look at the evidence, M. Steven Fish

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Are Muslims distinctive?, a look at the evidence, M. Steven Fish

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Are Muslims distinctive?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

M. Steven Fish

Sub title

a look at the evidence

Summary

Are Muslims Distinctive? represents the first major scientific effort to assess how Muslims and non-Muslims differ--and do not differ--in the contemporary world. Using rigorous methods and data drawn from around the globe, M. Steven Fish reveals that in some areas Muslims and non-Muslims differ less than is commonly imagined. Muslims are not inclined to favor the fusion of religious and political authority or especially prone to mass political violence. Yet there are differences: Gender inequality is more severe among Muslims, Muslims are unusually averse to homosexuality and other controversial behaviors, and democracy is rare in the Muslim world. Other areas of divergence bear the marks of a Muslim advantage: Homicide rates and class-based inequities are less severe among Muslims than non-Muslims. Fish's findings have vital implications for human welfare, interfaith understanding, and international relations

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Personal religiosity and religion in politics -- Social capital and tolerance -- Corruption and crime -- Large-scale political violence and terrorism --Social inequality -- Democracy -- Conclusion

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