The pursuit of learning in the Islamic world, 610-2003

"This survey of Muslim achievement spans 1,400 years. Chapters fall into three sections: fundamentals of Islamic learning; its growth until the present; and its future direction in the face of anti-intellectual fundamentalism. Appendices describe decorative and other arts, the requirements for expertise in Islamic thought, Islamic ethical traditions, and noteworthy personalities and achievements. Maps and photographs illustrate the text, which also includes glossary, notes, bibliography and index."--Jacket.