Islamic Thought in the Twentieth Century
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Islamic Thought in the Twentieth Century by Suha Taji-Farouki
The first of its kind, this book provides in-depth discussions of Islamic thought across the twentieth century, encompassing the breadth of self-expression in Muslim communities world-wide. It explores key themes in modern Islamic thinking, including the social origins and ideological underpinnings of the late 19th- early 20th-century Islamic reformist project, nationalism in the Muslim world, Islamist attitudes towards democracy, Muslim perceptions and constructions of the West, and aspects of Muslim thinking on Christians and Jews. It examines these themes in terms of the historical, political and social conditions of the Muslim world, and its ongoing interactions with the West. An excellent source for students of modern and contemporary Islam, politics and international relations, and the modern history of Islamic societies, this book is essential reading for all professionals dealing with the Muslim world, whether in the media, in governmental and non-governmental agencies, or as politicians and diplomats.
The Muslim World Book Review, 253, 2005 - "..a formidable primer that contains some substantial insights... a succinct, broad overview of developments in Islamic thought in the last century". '...the breadth and depth of this work make it a most suitable purchase for anyone even slightly involved with any of the many debates raging within the Islamic world at the start of the 21st century.'Reviews in Religion and Theology, Volume 13, Issue 1.
Basheer M. Nafi is Reader in Islamic History at the Muslim College and Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies at Birkbeck College, University of London. Suha Taji-Farouki is Research Associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781850437512 |
| ISBN 10 | 1850437513 |
| Title | Islamic Thought in the Twentieth Century |
| Author | Suha Taji-Farouki |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2008-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
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