The Islamic Middle East by Charles Lindholm
* Claims that much of the Western world shares fundamental values with Middle Eastern cultures and that these similarities have often fueled dispute, but can also provide a basis for dialogue and reconciliation.
"Charles Lindholm has provided an exceptional service to both the scholarly community and the public in his masterful work, The Islamic Middle EastRather than treating Middle Eastern history and institutions as exotic narrative or dry doctrine, he places the development of Islamic civilization firmly in its cultural context. He brings it to life, making it both comprehensible and clear to Western readers." William Beeman, Brown University "This is a brilliant book, combining historical knowledge and anthropological theory in an elegant and high--powered manner. This is the best introduction to the classical heartland of Islam available, and it will continue to attract both readers and attention." John Hall, McGill University "[An] eloquent and clearly written book." The Muslim World Book Review
Charles Lindholm is a University Professor at Boston University, before which he taught anthropology at Barnard College and at Columbia and Harvard Universities. His previous books include Generosity and Jealousy (1982), Culture and Identity: The History, Theory, and Practice of Psychological Anthropology (2000) and Is America Breaking Apart? (reprint edition 2001).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781405101462 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405101466 |
| Title | The Islamic Middle East |
| Author | Charles Lindholm |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 356 |
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