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Paperback. Combining anthropology, history, and postmodern theory, this book examines the changing relation of writing and authority in a Muslim society from the late nineteenth century onwards. It raises important issues that are of comparative significance for understanding political life in other Muslim and nonwestern states as well. Series: Comparative Studies on Muslim Societies. Num Pages: 324 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; HBG; HBLL; HBLW; HRH; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520205154
- ISBN
- 9780520205154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.56
€ 38.99
€ 28.56
Hardback. Before the immense changes of the 2011 'Arab Spring', it was Sunni-Shia sectarian rivalry that preoccupied most political analyses of the Middle East. This book presents wide-ranging and up-to-date research that sheds light on the political, sociological and ideological processes that are affecting the dynamics within the Shia and Sunni worlds. Editor(s): Marechal, Brigitte; Zemni, Sami. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 139 x 28. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042178
- ISBN
- 9781849042178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 47.73
€ 52.99
€ 47.73
Hardcover. This resounding defence of the principles of free expression revisits the Satanic Verses uproar of 1989, as well as subsequent incidents such as the Danish cartoons controversy, to argue that the human right of free speech is by no means so secure that it can be taken for granted. Num Pages: 182 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSK; HRH; JFMD; JPVH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 221 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137388599
- ISBN
- 9781137388599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.42
€ 66.42
Hardback. This book combines fine-grained ethnography with conceptual and analytical work to examine Islamic discourses and practices and their articulation within mass media. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVT; HRH; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230109827
- ISBN
- 9780230109827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.27
€ 67.27
Paperback. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRH; JHM; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349292332
- ISBN
- 9781349292332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.30
€ 66.30
Paperback. Nineteenth-century philologist and Biblical critic William Robertson Smith famously concluded that the sacred status of holy places derives not from their intrinsic nature, but from their social character. Building upon this insight, this work uses Islamic legal texts to analyze the rituals and objects associated with the sanctuary at Mecca. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 halftones, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 227 x 35. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226888040
- ISBN
- 9780226888040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.82
€ 40.99
€ 31.82
paperback. The critical role of Islam in global affairs makes it an increasingly valuable part of the undergraduate curriculum. Despite this, very little consideration has been given to methods of teaching Islam. This book brings together leading scholars to offer perspectives on teaching Islam to undergraduates. Editor(s): Wheeler, Brannon M. Series: AAR Teaching Religious Studies. Num Pages: 248 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HRH; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195152258
- ISBN
- 9780195152258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.73
€ 40.99
€ 40.73
Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; HRAM2; HRHT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226369037
- ISBN
- 9780226369037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
Hardcover. Education has always been an important pursuit in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad enjoined his followers to 'seek knowledge, even unto China.' Within the religion, educational theory and practice were founded on the work of itinerant teachers who taught the fundamental tenets of the faith in exchange for lodging and other services. Editor(s): Cook, Bradley J. Series: Islamic Translation Series. Num Pages: 545 pages. BIC Classification: HRHT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 162 x 235 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1132.
- Publisher
- Brigham Young University
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842527637
- ISBN
- 9780842527637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 39.00
€ 49.99
€ 39.00
Hardback. The continued prominence of Islam in the struggle for democracy in the Muslim world has confounded Western democracy theorists who largely consider secularism a prerequisite for democratic transitions. Kamran Bokhari and Farid Senzai offer a comprehensive view of the complex nature of contemporary political Islam and its relationship to democracy. Series: Middle East Today. Num Pages: 275 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HRH; JPFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137008480
- ISBN
- 9781137008480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.43
€ 67.43
Paperback. Assessing materials from the 3rd/9th century to the 10th/16th century, Professor Abrahamov focuses on the foundations of both traditionalism and rationalism, the arguments which the two tendencies used against each other and the compromises reached. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 139 x 8. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748611027
- ISBN
- 9780748611027
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.73
€ 41.99
€ 37.73
Paperback. A fascinating and groundbreaking analysis of the extent to which various major Sufi figures contributed to the mystical philosophy of Ibn al-'Arabi. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HRHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Anqa Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905937523
- ISBN
- 9781905937523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 15.90
€ 19.00
€ 15.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCX7; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 216 x 11. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Baker Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780800793241
- ISBN
- 9780800793241
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.47
€ 16.99
€ 13.47
Hardcover. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; HRH; JPS; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403986184
- ISBN
- 9781403986184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Paperback. This book examines dimensions of Islam and violence within wider debates about politics, history, faith, power and struggle both within Muslims' realms and outside. It explores the motif of violence in its myriad aspects including debates about sacrifice, private and public violence, responses and reactions, as well as suicide and martyrdom. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRH; JFC; JPS; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 325.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349540631
- ISBN
- 9781349540631
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardback. The dreadful events of 11 September have brought Islam to the forefront of world politics. This authoritative new book provides the analysis for a far--reaching introduction to Islamic politics for those coming to the subject for the first time. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 223 x 22. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745627113
- ISBN
- 9780745627113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.24
€ 73.24
Paperback. The dreadful events of 11 September have brought Islam to the forefront of world politics. This authoritative new book provides the analysis for a far--reaching introduction to Islamic politics for those coming to the subject for the first time. Num Pages: 250 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745627120
- ISBN
- 9780745627120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.08
€ 26.08
Paperback. This book explores the iconography of Islamic art, presenting a diverse range of approaches to the subject. Editor(s): O'Kane, Bernard. Num Pages: 352 pages, 159 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AGR; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748633678
- ISBN
- 9780748633678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.16€ 63.36
€ 64.16
€ 63.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Pearson Education (US) United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- SKU
- V9780134431192
- ISBN
- 9780134431192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.86
€ 24.99
€ 22.86
Paperback. 'The book covers every side of Muslim life .. a remarkable collection of new information, which will be of deep interest to students of European history' R.W. Southern, NEW YORK REVIEW Num Pages: 352 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1QFH; 1QFM; HB; HRH; JFC; JH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 28. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842121955
- ISBN
- 9781842121955
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.69
€ 23.99
€ 16.69
Paperback. Discuss the Islamic Scriptures that form the basis for its political language, looks at the changes in modern Islamic politics, and analyzes the transformation of political terms. Series: Exon Lecture Series. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRH; JFSR2; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226476933
- ISBN
- 9780226476933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.54
€ 18.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. The great scholar of Islam directly confronts the events of September 11th and the reasons behind Islamic terrorism in the modern world - a Sunday Times bestseller. Num Pages: 192 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRAM9; HRH; JFSR2; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753817520
- ISBN
- 9780753817520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. A bestselling account of why the Islamic world has been losing the conflict with the West for 300 years - and the frustration and humiliation this has produced. Num Pages: 208 pages, 14. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HRAX; HRH; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753816752
- ISBN
- 9780753816752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. Examines how shifting power dynamics between the state and Islamic forces during the 1990s have transformed both Islam and the Turkish state. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRH; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 12. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804755016
- ISBN
- 9780804755016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90