The Anthropology of Islam
| Author | : Gabriele Marranci |
| Publisher | : Berg |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2008-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781845202859 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1845202856 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (856 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Anthropology of Islam by : Gabriele Marranci
Download or read book The Anthropology of Islam written by Gabriele Marranci and published by Berg. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acknowledgements p. ix 1 Introduction p. 1 2 Islam: Beliefs, History and Rituals p. 13 3 From Studying Islam to Studying Muslims p. 31 4 Studying Muslims in the West: Before and After September 11 p. 53 5 From the Exotic to the Familiar: Anamneses of Fieldwork among Muslims p. 71 6 Beyond the Stereotype: Challenges in Understanding Muslim Identities p. 89 7 The Ummah Paradox p. 103 8 The Dynamics of Gender in Islam p. 117 9 Conclusion p. 139 Glossary p. 147 References p. 151 Index p. 173