How Do You Know? by Ziauddin Sardar
Ziauddin Sardar is one of the world's leading public intellectuals. A broadcaster and cultural commentator, he is the author of over 40 books. His co-authored book Why Do People Hate America? was an international best-seller, and his autobiography, Desperately Seeking Paradise received wide acclaim. Since 9/11 he has been an important Muslim voice in mainstream western media. This book is the perfect introduction to his thinking that brings together some of his key writings in one volume. It provides extracts from many of his most acclaimed books, from his early writing right through to his latest thinking. Organised in clear chapters, the extracts are carefully chosen to explore the themes of Islam, science and cultural relations. Drawn from a wide range of sources, this Zia Sardar reader is an accessible introduction to the thinking of one of the leading cultural theorists of our time.
'Brings together some of Ziauddin Sardar key writings in one volumeIt provides extracts from many of his most acclaimed books. Organised in clear chapters, the essays are carefully chosen to explore the themes of Islam, science and cultural relations' -- Future Islam
Ziauddin Sardar is a London-based scholar, award-winning writer, cultural critic and intellectual specialising in Muslim thought, futures studies and science and cultural relations. He is the author of How Do You Know?: Reading Ziauddin Sardar on Islam, Science and Cultural Relations (Pluto, 2006), Aliens R Us: The Other in Science Fiction Cinema (Pluto, 2002) and Postmodernism and the Other (Pluto, 1997). Hassan Ehsan Masood is a science writer, journalist and broadcaster. Since 2009 he has been the editor of Research Professional News and has been teaching international science policy at Imperial College London. He is the editor of How Do You Know?: Reading Ziauddin Sardar on Islam, Science and Cultural Relations (Pluto, 2006).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745325149 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745325149 |
| Title | How Do You Know? |
| Author | Ziauddin Sardar |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pluto Press |
| Year published | 2006-05-20 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
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