This book examines the social and economic forces operating in Mecca and Medina which generated the potential for the rise of the religion Islam. The author also discusses the developments which took place, after the death of the Prophet, on account of the highly complex situation arising from the conquest by the Muslims of parts of the Byzantine and Sasanid empires. [...] This book is th…
Sociology consists of a myriad of frequently confusing concepts. Key Concepts in Sociology provides a comprehensive, lively and clearly-written guide to the most important concepts in the subject. It includes both what might be regarded as ′classic′ sociological concepts, such as ′class′, ′bureaucracy′ and ′community′, as well as subjects that have become increasingly prominent …