This book tackles the most significant issues facing Muslims today. Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation--to correct false interpretations; replace outdated laws; and formulate new doctrines. His book critically analyzes Muslim teachings on such issues as pluralism; civil society; war and peace; and violence and self-sacrifice.
#37954 in Books Baker Taylor 2006-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.10 x 1.10 x 9.20l; 1.19 #File Name: 0195307143368 pagesGreat product!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Well done book on a subject that is becoming a bit more obscure!By keith a. podhradskyThis was a well-researched book in my opinion. I don't want to sound callous to people who may have had relatives who suffered from polio; but in a way Oshinsky points out that the reaction to it was out of proportion to the actual percentage of people afflicted with it. Still; the back and forth competition between scientists was interesting. The machinations made for good reading.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Polio: An American StoryBy Vivie SisI greatly appreciated this book. I was born in 1945; remember being injected and the oral vaccine in a sugar cube. I never knew the wide spread problem it became and definitely did not know the fight going on for vaccine. I never new or met anyone with polio but my mother swore she must have been exposed because my younger brother born in 1948 was born with smaller leg and arm; slightly noticeable but a mother knows when something is not right with her child. He had a noticeable step sound when that foot came down. When he went work he had to have a physical and the doc told him his organs on right side were smaller than usual.. The book tells me how blessed we were not to encounter this insidious disease like so many people. Its a must read for those of you who never did either. The disastrous results of this disease and the torment and pain they went through and their spirit to fight is humbling. The spirit of our country to come together and support this disease was amazing and then to help over seas so like people. ITS ABSOLUTELY A MUST READ.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent history of polio vaccineBy Bonita MorganI read this is one day. It s an excellent review of the story;of the eradication of polio in the world. This book includes the necessary science to tell the story but; it is not unmanageable and is easily understood.
