LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- There is no denying that within the political arena, America has always been at great odds with Islamic nations. This is due to conflicts of interest, security, cultural differences and questionable policies being implemented between them. For author Seid M. Zekavat, genuine reform and universal understanding are the key elements to bridge the gaps. An astonishing study begins as Xlibris announces the release of Zekavat's new book Political Economy of Islam.
At its framework, the text uses the conceptual responsibilities of an Islamic state to its people. Its internal and external political functions establish an economic order in conformity with Islamic tenets aimed at improving the economic welfare of its people. Following this general framework, the book explores functions of an Islamic state in such contemporary areas as Islamic banking system, problems arising from the fundamental differences between Shi'a and Sunni Islam, the matter of human rights, practice of Democracy, and the most volatile concern facing the U.S.: Islamic countries' possession of oil and nuclear weapons.
This goal has been in conflict with the U.S. economic interests in the oil producing Islamic countries. Within the context of his academic analysis of this subject, the author makes an assessment of critical political games played by the U.S. and Islamists. With clarity, the author delineates the U.S. predicament and cautions both sides that militant terrorism severely damages Islam and the U.S. practice of military invasions and change of governments are bound to fail in bringing long-term solutions to Islamic resurgent issues.
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About the Author
Seid Zekavat is professor of Statistics, Economics and Political Economy of Islam at Loyola Marymount University of Los Angeles. He earned a law degree from the University of Tehran, a degree in Political Science from Pepperdine University, and a doctorate in Economics from the University of Southern California. He served as chair of Loyola's Economic Department a number of times, chapter president of the American Association of University Professors and vice president of the Southern California chapter of the American Statistical Association. As well as Political Economy of Islam, he is the author of Terms of Endurance, Perils of Blind Faith, and State of Environment in Iran, and has published a number of research articles in the fields of Economics, Statistics and Political Islam. Seid Zekavat has won awards for the most distinguished teacher of the year, dedication to students, and outstanding contributor to scholarly research.
Political Economy of Islam * by Seid M. Zekavat
A Blend of Traditional Islamic Laws and Modern Political Economy
Publication Date: April 9, 2007
Trade Paperback; $21.99; 322 pages; 978-1-4257-3424-4
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