Corporate Islam

Compelling And Original This Book Offers A Unique Insight Into The Modern Islamic Corporation Revealing How Power Relationships Individual Identities Gender Roles And Practices - And Often Massive Financial Resources - Are Mobilized On Behalf Of Islam. Focusing On Muslims In Malaysia Patricia Sloane-White Argues That Sharia Principles In The Region''S Islamic Economy Produce A Version Of Islam That Is Increasingly Conservative Financially And Fiscally Powerful And Committed To Social Control Over Muslim And Non-Muslim Public And Private Lives. Packed With Fascinating Details The Book Is Essential Reading For Anyone With An Interest In Islamic Politics And Culture In Modern Life.