POVERTY IN MUSLIM COUNTRIES AND THE NEW INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORDER; ED. BY MUNAWAR IQBAL

"This text explains how various issues in the field of globalization relate to developing countries in general and Muslim countries in particular. It discusses various dimensions - economic, political, technological, and cultural - of globalization and highlights both the positive as well as the negative aspects in each area. By providing an Islamic perspective on various aspects of the emerging world order via globalization, it opens the doors of discussion and dialogue among various cultures. Such dialogue will lead to better understanding and mutual knowledge sharing, which will be to the advantage of both sides. The text also highlights the reasons why a very large number of countries, and a large proportion of the world population, view globalization with suspicion despite many of its positive aspects. Another important issue discussed in the text is poverty in Muslim countries. The text provides useful insights into the extent, reasons and the impact of poverty in these countries and gives policy recommendations for its alleviation."--Jacket.