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By Mishal Fahm al-Sulami

ISBN-10: 0415316340

ISBN-13: 9780415316347

This publication analyzes the connection among Western and Islamic political principles. the focal point is at the similarities and variations among Western liberal democracy and shura - usually visible because the Islamic counterpart to Western democracy. this can be the 1st paintings to supply a right away and precise comparability among the 2 platforms of principles, as given expression within the concrete political platforms that have emerged.

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