The management of social, religious and ethnic
diversity is a key social policy concern in Britain, and
Muslims in particular have become a focus of attention
in recent years. This timely and topical volume examines
the position of Muslims in Britain and how they are
changing and making social, political and religious
space. With contributions from world renowned
scholars on British Muslims and from policy makers
writing on issues of concern to Muslims and others
alike, the book explores how British Muslims are
changing social and religious spaces such as mosques and
the role of women, engaging in politics, creating media
and other resources, and thus developing new
perspectives on Islam and transforming Muslim society
from within. Chapters cover issues of religion and
politics, Britishness, governance, parallel lives,
gender issues, religion in civic space, ethnicity, and
inter ethnic and religious relations, as well as the
role of intellectuals, chaplains and activists in
reforming Islam and renovating the British political
landscape. Providing a broad and comprehensive
examination of the key issues surrounding Muslims in the
UK, this book will be a valuable resource for students,
lecturers and researchers in sociology, social policy,
geography, politics, Islamic studies and other related
disciplines.
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