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Islam Obscured: The Rhetoric Of Anthropological Representation (Contemporary Anthropology Of Religion)
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Ethnographers Have Observed Muslims Nearly Everywhere Islam Is Practiced. This Study Analyzes Four Seminal Texts That Have Been Read Widely Outside Anthropology. Two Are By Distinguished Anthropologists On Either Side Of The Atlantic, Islam Observed (By Clifford Geertz In 1968) And Muslim Society (By Ernest Gellner In 1981). Two Other Texts Are By Muslim Scholars, Beyond The Veil (Fatima Mernissi In 1975) And Discovering Islam (By Akbar Ahmed In 1988). Varisco Argues That Each Of These Four Authors Approaches Islam As An Essentialized Organic Unity Rather Than Letting 'Islams' Found In The Field Speak To The Diversity Of Practice. The Textual Truths Engendered, And Far Too Often Engineered, In These Idealized Representations Of Islam Have Found Their Way Unscrutinized Into An Endless Stream Of Scholarly Works And Textbooks. Varisco'S Analysis Goes Beyond The Rhetoric Over What Islam Is To The Information From Ethnographic Research About What Muslims Say They Do And Actually Are Observed To Do. The Issues Covered Include Islam As A Cultural Phenomenon, Representation Of 'The Other', Muslim Gender Roles, Politics Of Ethnographic Authority, And Orientalist Discourse.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Islam Obscured: The Rhetoric of Anthropological Representation'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is D. Varisco.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has two hundred thirty-five pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of this book is hardcover.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point seventy-five inches in length, zero point seventy-five inches in width, and eight point five inches in height.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Islam.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by purchasing it and then engaging with its content at your own pace.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in anthropology? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it provides foundational insights into anthropological representation of Islam.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for academic study? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for academic study and offers critical analysis relevant to anthropology.
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- Q: Does this book have any adult content? A: No, this book does not contain adult content; it focuses on cultural and anthropological analysis.
- Q: How does this book compare to other anthropology texts? A: This book offers a unique perspective by critiquing established texts on Islam, making it distinct in the field.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, casual readers interested in cultural studies will find this book insightful.
- Q: Does this book include references to other scholarly works? A: Yes, this book includes references to seminal texts and authors in anthropology and Islamic studies.