Postmodernism and Islam : Predicament and Promise.
Title:
Postmodernism and Islam : Predicament and Promise.
Author:
Ahmed, Akbar S.
ISBN:
9780203413593
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (304 pages)
Contents:
Front Cover -- Postmodernism and Islam -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Postmodernism and Islam -- 2. Greek gods and Semitic prophets -- 3. Confrontation and clash -- 4. Studying Islam -- 5. Culture and change -- 6. The evil demon: the media as master -- References -- Name index -- Subject index.
Abstract:
Can West and East ever understand each other? In this extraordinary book one of the world's leading Muslim scholars explores an area which has which has been almost entirely neglected by scholars in the field - the area of postmodernism and Islam. This landmark work is startling, constantly perceptive and certain to be debated for years to come.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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