For the final thematic volume of the series, scholars from around the world look at the arts, Islam, language, the Qur'an, religious practices, and representations of women in countries and regions, including some that are not majority Muslim. Among the topics are theater in Central Asia, saints and sacred geographies in the Ottoman Empire, language use by women in Western Europe, and film representations in East Africa. A sixth volume will contain a cumulative index plus articles that were completed after the deadline of the volume they were intended for. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)