People Without History by Jeremy Seabrook

People Without History by Jeremy Seabrook

The West has become obsessed with Muslims, constantly classifying them as either 'moderate' or 'extreme'. Reacting against this dehumanising tendency, Jeremy Seabrook and Imran Ahmed Siddiqui show us the daily life of poor Muslims in India and sheds light on what lies behind India's 'economic miracle'. The authors examine life in Muslim communities in Kolkata, home to some of the most disadvantaged people in India, giving a voice to their views, values and feelings. We see that Muslims are no different from those of other faiths - work, family and survival are the overwhelming preoccupations of the vast majority. Although most are observant in their religion, there is no trace of the malevolence or poverty-fuelled extremism attributed to them. This enlightening and elegantly written book will be of great interest to students and practitioners of development and anyone who wants a more realistic picture of Muslim life and modern India.

'This book is a voyage of solidarity that tells truth to the lies of globalisation and Islamophobia' -- Mike Davis, author of Planet of Slums

Jeremy Seabrook has been writing books for over half a century. His articles have been featured in the Guardian, The Times and the Independent. He has written plays for stage, TV and the theatre, some in collaboration with his close friend, Michael O’Neill. His many books include People Without History: India’s Muslim Ghettos and Cut Out: Living Without Welfare. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui is a writer and journalist. He works at the Telegraph newspaper in Kolkata. He is the co-author of People Without History (Pluto, 2011).

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ISBN 13	9780745331133
ISBN 10	0745331130
Titel	People Without History
Autor	Jeremy Seabrook
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Pluto Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2011-03-04
Seitenanzahl	272
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