Understanding Islamic charities

Author(s)

• Alterman, Jon B.
• Hippel, Karin von
• Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.)

Bibliographic Information

Understanding Islamic charities

edited by Jon B. Alterman, Karin von Hippel

（Significant issues series, v. 29, no. 7）

CSIS Press, Center for Strategic and International Studies, c2007

• : pbk. : alk. paper

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Philanthropy is a vital lens through which to examine the dynamics of the Muslim world. Islamic charities harness enormous material and human resources, as well as organizational capacity. Many in the West view Muslim philanthropic enterprises with considerable skepticism because of accusations of material support for, or condoning of, acts of violence against civilians. Drawing on CSIS's regional and functional expertise, Understanding Islamic Charities explores the variety of roles that Muslim philanthropies play in different countries, their interactions with national and international institutions, and the boundaries and connections between their philanthropic roles and their political impacts.

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Details

• NCID: BB00063103
• ISBN:
  • 9780892065134
• LCCN: 2007041787
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Washington, D.C.
• Pages/Volumes: xiv, 186 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HV435
  • DC22 : 361.7/5091767
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Charities -- Islamic countries
  • LCSH : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations -- Islamic countries
  • LCSH : Islamic countries -- Politics and government -- 21st century
  • LCSH : Islam and politics
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00357468