Muslim society, higher education and development in Southeast Asia

• Other Authors: Sharom Ahmat, Siddique, Sharon
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Institute of Southeast Asian Studies 1987
• Series: Social issues in Southeast Asia
• Subjects: Islamic education > Congresses > Asia, Southeastern; Muslims > Education, Higher > Asia, Southeastern Congresses; Economic development > Effect of education on > Congresses
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• Physical Description: 219 pages 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-219)
• ISBN: 9971988909

Muslim societies in Southeast Asia are perceived to be relatively backward. Despite their significant number, Muslim are often on the periphery in terms of their contributions to national development.Reasons offered to explain this phenomenon - both in historical and contemporary perspectives - generaly centre on educational policies.In this book, the theme of islam and higher education is explored in various Southeast Asian national contexts, and not in terms of the philsophy of islamic education as such (without denying its importance or relevance)