This author delves into the intricate relationship between culture and architecture. His works often explore how the physical environment reflects and shapes human values and societal structures. Through detailed analysis, he examines how historical and social forces mold our world. His writing is valued for its depth and unique perspective.
The doctrine of 'Islamic economics' entered debates over the social role of Islam in the mid-twentieth century. Since then it has pursued the goal of restructuring economies according to perceived Islamic teachings. This book argues that the doctrine of Islamic economics is simplistic, incoherent, and largely irrelevant to economic challenges.
Freedoms Delayed is written for educated readers interested in the deep historical forces that account for the Middle East's poor record on basic human freedoms. It shows that the region's traditional institutions are critical to both understanding its political history and identifying its potential for liberalization on various fronts.