Twelve Muslim academics, researchers, and medical practitioners from England, Scotland, and the U.S. contribute ten chapters offering an insider's perspective on the British Muslim community and providing health care professionals with practical advice on how to provide care to this segment of the population in a culturally appropriate manner. The text has been thoroughly updated to reflect relevant world events since publication of the first edition in 2000. Following an overview of Islam and Muslims, the text addresses patient care issues. Also included are a list of high-quality resources on Islam and medicine on the Internet; a list of Muslim organizations in the UK, U.S., Canada, and Europe; and a glossary of key terms. Published by Radcliffe Publishing, UK, and distributed in the U.S. by BookMasters. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)