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Islamic Thought in the Twentieth Century (The Institute of Ismaili Studies)
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Description for Islamic Thought in the Twentieth Century (The Institute of Ismaili Studies)
Paperback. A discussion of modern Islamic thought, this title encompasses the breadth of self-expression in Muslim communities. It explores key themes in modern Islamic thinking, including the social origins and ideological underpinnings of the late 19th- early 20th-century Islamic reformist project and Muslim perceptions and constructions of the West. Editor(s): Taji-Farouki, Suha; Nafi, Basheer M. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFM; 3JJ; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 211 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 424.
The first of its kind, this book provides in-depth discussions of Islamic thought across the twentieth century, encompassing the breadth of self-expression in Muslim communities world-wide. It explores key themes in modern Islamic thinking, including the social origins and ideological underpinnings of the late 19th- early 20th-century Islamic reformist project, nationalism in the Muslim world, Islamist attitudes towards democracy, Muslim perceptions and constructions of the West, and aspects of Muslim thinking on Christians and Jews. It examines these themes in terms of the historical, political and social conditions of the Muslim world, and its ongoing interactions with the West. An ... Read more
The first of its kind, this book provides in-depth discussions of Islamic thought across the twentieth century, encompassing the breadth of self-expression in Muslim communities world-wide. It explores key themes in modern Islamic thinking, including the social origins and ideological underpinnings of the late 19th- early 20th-century Islamic reformist project, nationalism in the Muslim world, Islamist attitudes towards democracy, Muslim perceptions and constructions of the West, and aspects of Muslim thinking on Christians and Jews. It examines these themes in terms of the historical, political and social conditions of the Muslim world, and its ongoing interactions with the West. An ... Read more
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Publisher
I. B. Tauris in Association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781850437512
SKU
V9781850437512
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About Suha (Eds)
Basheer M. Nafi is Reader in Islamic History at the Muslim College and Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies at Birkbeck College, University of London. Suha Taji-Farouki is Research Associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London.
Reviews for Islamic Thought in the Twentieth Century (The Institute of Ismaili Studies)
The Muslim World Book Review, 253, 2005 - "...a formidable primer that contains some substantial insights... a succinct, broad overview of developments in Islamic thought in the last century". '...the breadth and depth of this work make it a most suitable purchase for anyone even slightly involved with any of the many debates raging within the Islamic world at ... Read more