Conservative Islam : a cultural anthropology / Erich Kolig.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kolig, Erich.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islamic fundamentalism.

Islam--Customs and practices.

Islam.

Islam--Social aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (393 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Conservative Islam: A Cultural Anthropology by Erich Kolig analyzes the salient characteristics of Islam and contemporary Muslim society from the perspective of traditional cultural anthropology. By highlighting socio-cultural configurations, the universals they represent, the circumstances of their creation, and their semiotic meaning, Kolig helps the reader gain understanding of Islam in the modern world.

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Unity in Plurality; 2 Islamic Law; 3 Islamic Commensality; 4 Vexing Questions about Gender Relations and Women; 5 Sartorial Conundrums; 6 The Intellectual Ingredient of Freedom and Levity; 7 Islamic Politics and Leadership; 8 Sacred Violence, Martyrs, and Secret Societies; Epilogue; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

ISBN:

979-82-16-28069-9

1-283-94266-6

0-7391-7425-8

OCLC:

854970134