Offering a timely new appraisal of the political and social impact of Islam, this expanded second edition of Religion and Politics has been fully updated in line with new events. 'Jan-Erik Lane and Hamadi Redissi have produced a stimulating and informative account of the interaction of Islam and politics both historically and at the current time. They present a detailed knowledge of Islam, producing a book that is essential reading for anyone with an interest in this crucial topic.' Jeffrey Haynes, London Metropolitan University, UK