TY - BOOK AU - Martin,Richard C. TI - Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim world SN - 0028656032 (set) PY - 2004/// CY - New York PB - Macmillan Reference USA, Thomson/Gale KW - Islam KW - Encyclopedias N1 - 'This two-volume set on Islam is a timely resource aimed at the general reader. More than 500 articles, 200-5,000 words in length, describe the Islamic world from its known beginnings to the present day. A'Synoptic Outline of Entries' at the beginning of volume one presents a thematic overview of the encyclopedia that facilitates browsing. A glossary of terms and a pronunciation key appear at the end of volume two, followed by genealogies, timelines, and a detailed index.'--'Reference that rocks,' American Libraries, May 2005; Includes bibliographical references and index UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip043/2003009964.html ER -