Muslim Identities An Introduction to Islam presents a fully updated introduction to the religion of Islam and the various social groups who define themselves as Muslim. Unlike other such works it presents both insider and outsider accounts with the aim of striking a unique balance between overly apologetical and overly Orientalist perspectives.ampampampnbspWith the first edition described as a ampampquottruly outstanding bookampampquot and ampampquotthe very best introduction currently available in English for nonMuslims seeking a sound approach to Islamampampquot Journal of Islamic Studies this new edition offers both students and general readers a comprehensive and balanced introduction to the worlds secondlargest religion.Each chapter of this second edition has been fully revised and includes an uptodate bibliography that considers the most recent scholarship. Readers will also find a new final chapter that examines the role and place of Muslims in the modern West.