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Lessons in Islamic Jurisprudence
By Roy Mottahedeh. 2003
This classic text is rendered directly from the original Arabic by one of America's leading Islamic scholars. This paperback edition…
has been specially published for the many courses for which this book has been requested.The Crisis of Muslim History: Religion and Politics in Early Islam
By Mahmoud Ayoub. 2003
This balanced and sensitive study draws on a wide range of original sources to provide a scholarly yet highly readable…
account of the period, exploring the delicate interplay between religion and politics and the roots of the conflict that led to the Crisis of Succession and Sunni/Shii schism.Deinstitutionalization and People with Intellectual Disabilities: In and Out of Institutions
By Kelley Johnson, Rannveig Traustadottir, Christine M Bigby, Kristjana Kristiansen. 2005
This international collection of personal and professional perspectives takes a fresh look at deinstitutionalization. It addresses the key steps towards…
deinstitutionalization as they have been experienced by people with intellectual disabilities: living inside total institutions, moving out, living in the community and moving on to new forms of both institutionalization and community life. Many of the chapters are contributions from people with intellectual disabilities. They are based on a life history approach and give a unique personal account of the lived experiences of institutional life and deinstitutionalization by the people who were subject to it. The life story of Tom Allen (19Â12-1991) is interspersed throughout the book, providing a powerful testimony of the way institutions and deinstitutionalization have affected one individual over the course of almost a century. Researchers and practitioners will find this book an insightful and accessible reflection on deinstitutionalization, and a source of encouragement for improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.Depression in Later Life
By Jill Manthorpe, Steve Iliffe. 2005
This accessible and authoritative book provides an invaluable guide to identifying, treating and preventing depression in later life. Jill Manthorpe…
and Steve Iliffe take a multidisciplinary approach and employ both medical and psycho-social models of depression. The medical model is used to identify symptoms, make diagnoses and work towards optimal treatment. Psycho-social perspectives provide insight into the scale and complexity of the condition and point to its social causes. The authors identify different levels of depression through in-depth analysis and consider the condition in relation to, but distinct from, dementia, psychosis and anxiety disorders, helping professionals to make the correct diagnosis. Supporting case studies show that depression, and the physical symptoms often linked to it, are amenable to treatment. The authors provide practical guidance for health and social care practitioners and suggest numerous coping strategies. This comprehensive book is essential reading for health and social care practitioners working with older people, their carers and families.Speaking in God's Name: Islamic Law, Authority and Women
By Khaled Abou El Fadl. 2014
This challenging new book reviews the ethics at the heart of the Islamic legal system, and suggests that these laws…
have been misinterpreted by certain sources in an attempt to control women.Key Themes for the Study of Islam
By Jamal J. Elias. 2010
Key Themes for the Study of Islam examines the central themes and concepts indispensable to an informed understanding of Islamic…
religion and society. From "Gender" and "History" to "Prayer" and "Prophecy", each authoritative chapter focuses on a single aspect of the religion and presents a critical discussion written by a world expert in that field. Exposing as false the idea that Islam and Muslims are incomprehensible to Western culture, this book will become the first choice for students and experts in religion from disparate fields, who wish to know how Islam relates to vital concepts in religion and society today. Jamal J. Elias is Professor of Islamic Studies and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania. He has written and lectured widely on Sufi thought and history, Qur'anic studies, as well as on religion, art, and culture in the Islamic World.The Crucifixion and the Qur'an: A Study in the History of Muslim Thought
By Todd Lawson. 2009
According to the majority of modern Muslims and Christians, the Qur'an denies the crucifixion of Jesus, and with it, one…
of the most sacred beliefs of Christianity. However, it is only mentioned in one verse and contrary to popular belief, its interpretation has been the subject of fierce debate among Muslims for centuries. This innovative work is the first book devoted to the issue, delving deeply into largely ignored Arabic sources, which suggest that the origins of the denial may lie within the Christian Church. Arranged along historical lines, and covering various Muslim schools of thought, from Sunni to Sufi, The Crucifixion and the Qur'an will fascinate anyone interested in Christian-Muslim relations. Todd Lawson is Associate Professor at the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, University of Toronto. He is the author of Reason and Inspiration in Islam: Theology, Philosophy and Mysticism in Muslim Thought.Ibn Sina's Remarks and Admonitions: Physics and Metaphysics
By Shams C. Inati. 2014
Al-Isharat wat-Tanbihat ( Remarks and Admonitions) is one of the most mature and comprehensive philosophical works of Ibn Sina (Avicenna,…
980--1037). Grounded in an exploration of logic (which Ibn Sina described as the gate to knowledge) and happiness (the ultimate human goal), the text illuminates the divine, the human being, and the nature of things through a wide-ranging discussion of topics. The sections of Physics and Metaphysics deal with the nature of bodies and souls as well as existence, creation, and knowledge. Especially important are Ibn Sina's views of God's knowledge of particulars, which generated much controversy in medieval Islamic and Christian philosophical and theological circles and provoked a strong rejection by eleventh-century philosopher al-Ghazali.This book provides the first annotated English translation of Physics and Metaphysics and edits the original Arabic text on which the translation is based where it is corrupt or incomprehensible. It begins with a detailed analysis of the text, followed by a translation of the three classes or groups of ideas in the Physics (On the Substance of Bodies; On the Directions and Their Primary and Secondary Bodies; and On the Terrestrial and Celestial Souls) and the four in the Metaphysics (On Existence and Its Causes; Creation Ex Nihilo and Immediate Creation; On Ends, on Their Principles, and on the Arrangement [of Existence]; and On Abstraction. The Metaphysics closes with a significant discussion of the concepts of providence, good, and evil, which Ibn Sina uses to introduce a theodicy.Researchers, faculty, and students in philosophy, theology, religion, and intellectual history will find in this work a useful and necessary source for understanding Ibn Sina's philosophical thought and more generally the medieval Islamic and Christian study of nature, the world beyond, psychology, God, and the concept of evil.New Directions in the Sociology of Aging
By National Research Council, Committee on Population, Division on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Panel on New Directions in Social Demography, Social Epidemiology, and the Sociology of Aging. 2013
The aging of the population of the United States is occurring at a time of major economic and social changes.…
These economic changes include consideration of increases in the age of eligibility for Social Security and Medicare and possible changes in benefit levels. Furthermore, changes in the social context in which older individuals and families function may well affect the nature of key social relationships and institutions that define the environment for older persons. Sociology offers a knowledge base, a number of useful analytic approaches and tools, and unique theoretical perspectives that can facilitate understanding of these demographic, economic, and social changes and, to the extent possible, their causes, consequences and implications. New Directions in the Sociology of Aging evaluates the recent contributions of social demography, social epidemiology and sociology to the study of aging and identifies promising new research directions in these sub-fields. Included in this study are nine papers prepared by experts in sociology, demography, social genomics, public health, and other fields, that highlight the broad array of tools and perspectives that can provide the basis for further advancing the understanding of aging processes in ways that can inform policy. This report discusses the role of sociology in what is a wide-ranging and diverse field of study; a proposed three-dimensional conceptual model for studying social processes in aging over the life cycle; a review of existing databases, data needs and opportunities, primarily in the area of measurement of interhousehold and intergenerational transmission of resources, biomarkers and biosocial interactions; and a summary of roadblocks and bridges to transdisciplinary research that will affect the future directions of the field of sociology of aging.The Holy City of Medina
By Harry Munt. 2014
This is the first book-length study of the emergence of Medina, in modern Saudi Arabia, as a widely venerated sacred…
space and holy city over the course of the first three Islamic centuries (the seventh to ninth centuries CE). This was a dynamic period that witnessed the evolution of many Islamic political, religious and legal doctrines, and the book situates Medina's emerging sanctity within the appropriate historical contexts. The book focuses on the roles played by the Prophet Muḥammad, by the Umayyad and early Abbasid caliphs and by Muslim legal scholars. It shows that Medina's emergence as a holy city, alongside Mecca and Jerusalem, as well as the development of many of the doctrines associated with its sanctity, was the result of gradual and contested processes and was intimately linked with important contemporary developments concerning the legitimation of political, religious and legal authority in the Islamic world.A STRATEGY FOR ASSESSING SCIENCE: Behavioral and Social Research on Aging
By National Research Council of the National Academies. 2007
A Strategy for Assessing Science offers strategic advice on the perennial issue of assessing rates of progress in different scientific…
fields. It considers available knowledge about how science makes progress and examines a range of decision-making strategies for addressing key science policy concerns. These include avoiding undue conservatism that may arise from the influence of established disciplines; achieving rational, high-quality, accountable, and transparent decision processes; and establishing an appropriate balance of influence between scientific communities and agency science managers. A Strategy for Assessing Science identifies principles for setting priorities and specific recommendations for the context of behavioral and social research on aging.Aging and the Macroeconomy
By National Research Council, Committee on Population, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Board on Mathematical Sciences And Their Applications, Committee on the Long-Run Macro-Economic Effects of the Aging U.S. Population. 2012
The United States is in the midst of a major demographic shift. In the coming decades, people aged 65 and…
over will make up an increasingly large percentage of the population: The ratio of people aged 65+ to people aged 20-64 will rise by 80%. This shift is happening for two reasons: people are living longer, and many couples are choosing to have fewer children and to have those children somewhat later in life. The resulting demographic shift will present the nation with economic challenges, both to absorb the costs and to leverage the benefits of an aging population. Aging and the Macroeconomy: Long-Term Implications of an Older Population presents the fundamental factors driving the aging of the U.S. population, as well as its societal implications and likely long-term macroeconomic effects in a global context. The report finds that, while population aging does not pose an insurmountable challenge to the nation, it is imperative that sensible policies are implemented soon to allow companies and households to respond. It offers four practical approaches for preparing resources to support the future consumption of households and for adapting to the new economic landscape.Improving Data on America's Aging Population: Summary of a Workshop
By Committee on National Statistics. 1996
Improving Dementia Long-Term Care: A Policy Blueprint
By Regina A. Shih, Jodi L. Liu, Thomas W. Concannon, Esther M. Friedman. 2014
In 2010, 15 percent of Americans older than age 70 had dementia. By 2050, the number of new dementia cases…
among those 65 and older is expected to double. This blueprint outlines policy options to help decisionmakers improve dementia long-term services and supports (LTSS) by promoting earlier detection, improving access to LTSS, promoting person- and caregiver-centered care, supporting caregivers, and reducing dementia LTSS costs.The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide
By Caroline Tapp-Mcdougall. 2004
Expert Solutions to Help You Make the Best Decisions for Your Loved OnesProviding eldercare while holding down a stressful job…
and a busy home life is a recipe for burnout. It is the worst climate in which to make thoughtful, informed decisions that have significant impact on the quality of life of an aging parent. The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide, written by one of Canada's foremost experts on eldercare, will provide the advice people need to make tough decisions about their loved ones, including:Housing--can your loved ones live independently or do they need some form of assisted living?Finances--are they in place to guarantee quality of life?Legal and estate planning--do not wait for a crisis to plan around these issuesMedical needs--find out what resources are available to meet different levels of careIndependence and mobility--learn how to balance your parents' need for independence against the realities of their health situation.Inter Personal Relations: An Islamic Perspective
By Khurram Murad. 2005
War and Peace in the Life of the Prophet Muhammad
By Zakaria Bashier. 2006
By analyzing the Prophet's conduct in war and his measures for ensuring peace the misperception that Islam is inextricably linked…
with violence can be allayed. The major battles in the early history of Islam are studied in the wider context of Islamic teachings on war and peace, as are the Qur'anic verses which allow Muslims to wage war, if necessary.Witnesses unto Mankind
By Sayyid Abul Mawdudi, Khurshid Ahmad. 1986
Unless Muslims fulfil their covenant with Allah and become His witnesses unto mankind, as were all of His Messengers, they…
will continue to suffer ignominy and misrepresentation.Witnesses Unto Mankind: The Purpose and Duty of the Muslim Ummah is a new, edited and extended English version of Sayyid Mawdudi's Urdu Shahadat-i-Haqq, an address he delivered at a Jama'at-i-Islami conference in 1946.Interpersonal Relations
By Khurram Murad, Abdur Rashid Siddiqui. 2005
This book explains the Islamic code of conduct which should govern social relations. Based on the Qur'an and Hadith, it…
instructs extensively in developing such moral and social traits and behaviour patterns which invest our social life with peace, harmony, love and joy.