Daniels, Timothy P.,  1960-, <br/><br/>
Living sharia :  law and practice in Malaysia / 
Timothy P. Daniels. 
 - xiv, 266 pages ;  24 cm. 
 - Critical dialogues in Southeast Asian studies .
 - Critical dialogues in Southeast Asian studies .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction : sharia and the anthropology of knowledge -- Sharia in Malaysia : the historical background -- Family law : religious officials, reasoning style, and controversies -- Criminal law : taking the middle road -- Economics : the Malaysian state, Darul Arqam, and the Islamic Party of Malaysia -- Pro-sharia discourses : race, religion, and nation -- Contra-sharia discourses : Islamic and secular human rights -- Individual views, voices, and practices -- Conclusion : sharia cultural models and sociopolitical projects. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780295742557  RM125.34 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Islamic law--Malaysia.<br/>Islam--Social aspects--Malaysia.<br/>Islam and politics--Malaysia.