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Paperback. Reveals the central role that Islam has played in European history. Following the movement of people, culture and religion from East to West, this work breaks down the perceived opposition between Islam and Europe, showing Islam to be a part of Europe's past and present. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HRH; JFSR2; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 252.
This vigorously argued book reveals the central role that Islam has played in European history. Following the movement of people, culture and religion from East to West, Goody breaks down the perceived opposition between Islam and Europe, showing Islam to be a part of Europe's past and present. In an historical analysis of religious warfare and forced migration, Goody examines our understanding of legitimate violence, ethnic cleansing and terrorism. His comparative perspective offers important and illuminating insights into current political problems and conflicts.Goody traces three routes of Islam into Europe, following the Arab through North Africa, Spain and Mediterranean Europe: ... Read more
This vigorously argued book reveals the central role that Islam has played in European history. Following the movement of people, culture and religion from East to West, Goody breaks down the perceived opposition between Islam and Europe, showing Islam to be a part of Europe's past and present. In an historical analysis of religious warfare and forced migration, Goody examines our understanding of legitimate violence, ethnic cleansing and terrorism. His comparative perspective offers important and illuminating insights into current political problems and conflicts.Goody traces three routes of Islam into Europe, following the Arab through North Africa, Spain and Mediterranean Europe: ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
188
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Weight
252g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745631936
SKU
V9780745631936
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Ref
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About Jack Goody
Jack Goody is Emeritus William Wyse Professor of Social Anthropology at St. Johns College, Cambridge
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