'The Modern Islamic State; Its Pillars and Functions', by the Libyan Islamic scholar, Dr. Ali Muhammad Muhammad al-Sallabi (b. 1383/1963). The work deals with the concept of the state from various aspects, including Islamic thought, then moves to the stages of the establishment of the Islamic state, then to the explanations of the role of the state and the role of individuals within the state...all with valuable quotes and resources.