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Islam
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
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.41
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Paperback. The author was employed as consultant for the Islamic fundamentalist Shari'a Movement's project to unite Muslims and non-Muslims in Khartoum's shanty towns. His book examines the use of Islam as a tool for political transformation and discusses religious discourse in Africa. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBS; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226758701
- ISBN
- 9780226758701
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Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 40.83
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Paperback. Explores aspects of Arab Muslim life that are, at first glance, perplexing to Westerners. This title argues that the common thread is the importance Arabs place on the negotiation of interpersonal relationships - a link that helps to explain actions as seemingly unfathomable as suicide bombing and as elusive as Quranic interpretation. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 413.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226726175
- ISBN
- 9780226726175
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.77
€ 37.99
€ 29.77
Paperback. Series: Textual Sources for the Study of Religion S. Num Pages: 222 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226720630
- ISBN
- 9780226720630
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.59
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€ 29.59
Hardcover. In "Islam Translated", the author uses the "Book of One Thousand Questions" as a means to consider connections that linked Muslims across divides of distance and culture. This book examines the circulation of this Islamic text and its varied literary forms. Series: South Asia Across the Disciplines. Num Pages: 312 pages, 4 halftones, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1F; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226710884
- ISBN
- 9780226710884
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€ 95.07€ 78.49
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Paperback. Explores the doctrine of prophetic revelation, a critical and definitive area of Islamic religious and political thought. The author traces the inception of this doctrine from ancient Greek texts, and also its interpretation and elaboration by Muslim philosophers in order to suit their vision of the Prophet. Num Pages: 118 pages. BIC Classification: HRHT; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 206.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226702858
- ISBN
- 9780226702858
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 24.82
€ 31.99
€ 24.82
Paperback. This text focuses on fundamentalist movements on five continents and within six religions. It considers the effect that antisecular religious movements have had since 1970 on national economies, political parties, constitutional issues, and international relations. Editor(s): Marty, Martin E.; Appleby, R. Scott. Series: Fundamentalism Project S. Num Pages: 676 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 175 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1130.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 676
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226508849
- ISBN
- 9780226508849
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Condition: New
€ 53.48€ 45.53
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Paperback. Explores the world of education in Islam since the medieval era, illuminating the struggle among Islamic scholars and educators over whether to reform or resist as a way of preserving identity. This title also offers an overview of the great diversity in forms of Islamic education. Num Pages: 218 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 255 x 13. Weight in Grams: 420.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press Journals
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226421872
- ISBN
- 9780226421872
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.05
€ 25.99
€ 21.05
Hardcover. Provides an analysis of two Islamist political parties in Pakistan, the highly influential Jama'at-e-Islami and the more militant Jama'at-ud-Da'wa, widely blamed for the November 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai, India. This title offers an account of the relationship between the ideology of secularism and the processes of secularization. Series: South Asia Across the Disciplines. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKP; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226384689
- ISBN
- 9780226384689
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Condition: New
€ 95.07€ 78.49
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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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226369037
- ISBN
- 9780226369037
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.71
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Paperback. Offers an analysis of two Islamist parties in Pakistan, the Jama'at-e-Islami and the more militant Jama'at-ud-Da'wa, widely blamed for the November 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai, India. The author proposes that these Islamists are involuntarily facilitating secularization within Muslim societies, even as they vehemently oppose secularism. Series: South Asia Across the Disciplines. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; HRH; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226141732
- ISBN
- 9780226141732
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.73
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Paperback. The events of 9/11 had a profound impact on American society, but they had an even more lasting effect on Muslims living in the US. Describing how Islam in America began as a strange cultural object and is gradually sinking into familiarity, this book is an up-close account of how Islam takes its American shape. Num Pages: 280 pages, 10 halftones, 6 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 370. How Islam is Becoming an American Religion. 280 pages, 10 halftones, 6 line drawings, 3 tables. The events of 9/11 had a profound impact on American society, but they had an even more lasting effect on Muslims living in the US. Describing how Islam in America began as a strange cultural object and is gradually sinking into familiarity, this book is an up-close account of how Islam takes its American shape. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRH; JFSR2. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight: 370.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226049571
- ISBN
- 9780226049571
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.58
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Paperback. Series: Publications of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; HBJD; HBLW; HRH; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226042367
- ISBN
- 9780226042367
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.66
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Paperback. Navigating a complex landscape between private and public domains, this book lays important groundwork for understanding the real meaning of secularism as it affects the real freedoms of a citizenry, an understanding of the utmost importance for so many countries that are now urgently facing new political possibilities. Series: Chicago Studies in Practices of Meaning. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HRH; JPH; LAFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226010694
- ISBN
- 9780226010694
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.52
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Paperback. Jane McAuliffe introduces the Qur'an as a living scripture, preparing readers for an informed encounter with the text. Editor(s): McAuliffe, Jane Dammen. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 680 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- Critical
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393927054
- ISBN
- 9780393927054
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
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Paperback. This book examines the development of Shi'i Islam through the lenses of belief, narrative, and memory. Series: Introduction to Religion. Num Pages: 266 pages, 6 maps 10 tables. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107625785
- ISBN
- 9781107625785
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Condition: New
€ 32.13
€ 32.13
Paperback. This book presents a selection of texts by the most celebrated philosophers of the classical period of Islam. Editor(s): Khalidi, Muhammad Ali. Series Editor(s): Ameriks, Karl; Clarke, Desmond M. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521529631
- ISBN
- 9780521529631
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Condition: New
€ 64.30
€ 64.30
Hardback. This edition shows that not only have the jihadists split ranks, but those who previously supported al Qaeda are condemning its tactics. Num Pages: 402 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM9; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 65.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521519359
- ISBN
- 9780521519359
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Condition: New
€ 124.08
€ 124.08
Paperback. Concerned with the rationality and plausibility of the Muslim faith and the Qur'an, and in particular how they can be interrogated and understood through Western analytical philosophy. This title also explores how Islam can successfully engage with the challenges posed by secular thinking. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HRAB; HRH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 27. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415437837
- ISBN
- 9780415437837
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Condition: New
€ 62.70
€ 62.70
Paperback. This volume aims to provides a comprehensive survey of all the major themes encountered in the religious and philosophical traditions of Asia and the Islamic world, from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism. Series: Routledge Key Guides. Num Pages: 352 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1F; HPDF; HRH; HRKZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415173636
- ISBN
- 9780415173636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 45.97
€ 47.99
€ 45.97