Pakistan, Islam, and Economics: Failure of Modernity [Hardcover]

Izzud-Din Pal (Author)

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Publication Date: September 23, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0195790685 | ISBN-13: 978-0195790689

This book critically examines the Islamic economic system as defined by the traditional Ulama. The author makes a modernist case for the 'Islamization of Economy' project and systematically discusses specific areas of economic transactions while historically reviewing the basic issues in the light of the various Islamist solutions offered.

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`arguments are refreshingly clear ... conclusions are both insightful and controversial ... it fills glaring lacunae in Pakistani historiography on the creation of Pakistan.' Uma Singh, South Asia, The Book Review, March 2001

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Hardcover: 220 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (September 23, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0195790685
ISBN-13: 978-0195790689
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,080,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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