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Politics Of Piety: The Islamic Revival And The Feminist Subject,New
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Politics Of Piety Is A Groundbreaking Analysis Of Islamist Cultural Politics Through The Ethnography Of A Thriving, Grassroots Women'S Piety Movement In The Mosques Of Cairo, Egypt. Unlike Those Organized Islamist Activities That Seek To Seize Or Transform The State, This Is A Moral Reform Movement Whose Orthodox Practices Are Commonly Viewed As Inconsequential To Egypt'S Political Landscape. Saba Mahmood'S Compelling Exposition Of These Practices Challenges This Assumption By Showing How The Ethical And The Political Are Indelibly Linked Within The Context Of Such Movements.Not Only Is This Book A Sensitive Ethnography Of A Critical But Largely Ignored Dimension Of The Islamic Revival, It Is Also An Unflinching Critique Of The Secularliberal Assumptions By Which Some People Hold Such Movements To Account. The Book Addresses Three Central Questions: How Do Movements Of Moral Reform Help Us Rethink The Normative Liberal Account Of Politics? How Does The Adherence Of Women To The Patriarchal Norms At The Core Of Such Movements Parochialize Key Assumptions Within Feminist Theory About Freedom, Agency, Authority, And The Human Subject? How Does A Consideration Of Debates About Embodied Religious Rituals Among Islamists And Their Secular Critics Help Us Understand The Conceptual Relationship Between Bodily Form And Political Imaginaries? Politics Of Piety Is Essential Reading For Anyone Interested In Issues At The Nexus Of Ethics And Politics, Embodiment And Gender, And Liberalism And Postcolonialism.In A Substantial New Preface, Mahmood Addresses The Controversy Sparked By The Original Publication Of Her Book And The Scholarly Discussions That Have Ensued.
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- Q: How many pages does 'Politics of Piety' have? A: The book contains two hundred seventy-two pages, making it a comprehensive read on Islamist cultural politics.
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- Q: What is the recommended reading level for this book? A: This book is suitable for adults and college students interested in cultural studies and feminist theory.
- Q: How should I read 'Politics of Piety' for best understanding? A: It is recommended to read this book in a quiet environment to fully engage with its complex themes of ethics, politics, and gender.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: This book is particularly aimed at scholars, students, and anyone interested in feminist theory and Islamic studies.
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- Q: Is this book appropriate for all ages? A: No, this book is intended for adult readers due to its complex themes and discussions on feminism and religious practices.
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- Q: What topics does 'Politics of Piety' cover? A: This book addresses the intersection of ethics and politics, embodiment, gender, and critiques of secular-liberal assumptions.
- Q: How does this book compare to other feminist literature? A: This book offers a unique ethnographic perspective on women's piety movements, distinguishing it from more theoretical feminist texts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Politics of Piety'? A: The author is Saba Mahmood, a prominent scholar in the field of cultural studies and feminist theory.