Books in the Comparative Studies on Muslim Societies series

An ethnography that provides a rare glimpse into the daily life of Arab Muslim families. Focusing on the impact of economic liberalization policies from 1983 to 1993, it shows the crucial role of the household in survival strategies among low-income Egyptians.

Examines the origins, historical development, and political strategies of one of the oldest and most influential Islamic revival movements, the Jama'at-i Islami of Pakistan. This title goes beyond the exploration of a single party to examine the diverse sociopolitical roots of contemporary Islamic revivalism.