00000cam a22000004i 4500 UP-99796217613057631 Buklod 20190716142218.0 a r |||| u| ta 190716s2018 xx d r |||| u| 9789814749817 (iLib)UPD-00409864570 DLC DIS rda eng DMLUC BP 171 I84 2018 Islam and peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific edited by Mohamed Nawab Mohamed Osman, S. Rayaratman School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore. New Jersey World Scientific 2018. xxi, 244 pages 24 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier "Islam and Peace-Building in the Asia-Pacific Region provides a unique backdrop of how native or migrant Muslims interact with communities of other faiths that have led to the contemporary treatment of Islam and the Muslim communities in these nations. The book is based on the theme of Islam's presence and development in the Asia-Pacific region, and the concerns faced by Muslims in the region. Section 1 details the current status of peace or conflict between Muslims and practitioners of other faiths in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and the Philippines, and the role of Muslim institutions in promoting peace in each nation. Section 2 features how Muslims living in cosmopolitan areas such as Australia, Indonesia, and Japan engage with people of other faiths. Lastly, Section 3 explores the concerns with the interaction of the religion, state, and society in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. A unique collection of the history of Islam in the region, this book seeks to provide valuable insight for the global policy community by offering a comprehensive treatment of issues highlighted"-- Provided by publisher. Islam Relations. Islam Social aspects Southeast Asia. Islam Social aspects Japan. islam Social aspects Australia. Mohamed Nawab editor. FO UPD DAC BP 171 I84 2018 UPD DIS BP 171 I84 2018 Book