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A History of Islamic Legal Theories: An Introduction to Sunni usul al-fiqh |
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Review
"...useful for some purposes of reference and basic instruction by students of Islamic jurisprudence...." Aziz Al-Azmeh, History of Religions "...a lucid, nuanced, and sophisticated study based on extensive reading in the sources. A History of Islamic Legal Theories provides an excellent starting-point to follow these important debates that will help determine the future direction of Muslim societies." David S. Powers, Middle East Quarterly "For over a decade, Wael B.... >> |
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Space Politics and Policy : An Evolutionary Perspective (Space Regulations Library Series) |
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From Book News, Inc.
As American reactions to Sputnik showed, space policy changes with political events and perceptions. It also interacts with larger public policy processes in the United States and abroad. It is in this sense, according to Sadeh (space studies, U. of North Dakota), that it is evolutionary. He presents 17 chapters that examine the formation and implementation of space policy on a number of levels. Three sections explore the topic from the perspectives of the hist... >> |
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2003 International Building Code-ASTM Referenced Standards (International Building Code-ASTM Referenced Standards) |
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Book Description
This comprehensive yet concise publication provides a convenient reference for all the ASTM Standards referenced in the 2003 International Building Code® (IBC® ). It is an essential tool that will save code users time and help achieve compliance with the code. The IBC® addresses the design and installation of building systems through requirements that emphasize performance. The content is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the us... >> |
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