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The Middle East And Islamic World Reader,New
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The Muslim World Is Tremendously Rich And Diverse, Yet Few Westerners Are Familiar With The Writings And Teachings Of A Culture That In Recent Months Has Come To The Forefront Of World Events. In Their Insightful New Anthology The Middle East And Islamic World Reader, Historians Marvin E. Gettleman And Stuart Schaar Have Assembled A Broad Selection Of Documents And Contemporary Scholarship To Give A View Of The History Of The Peoples From The Core Islamic Lands, From The Golden Age Of Islam To Today. With Carefully Framed Essays Beginning Each Chapter And Brief Introductory Notes Accompanying Over Seventy Readings, The Anthology Reveals The Multifaceted Societies And Political Systems Of The Islamic World. Selections Range From Theological Texts Illuminating The Differences Between Shiite And Sunni Muslims, To Diplomatic Exchanges And State Papers, To Memoirs And Literary Works, To Manifestos Of Islamic Radicals. The Anthology Spans The Distance From Tunisia To India Through Writings By Such Key Figures As The Early Muslim Historian Ibn Khaldun, Turkish Founding Father Kemal Ataturk, Israeli Statesman David Bengurion, And The Iranian Revolutionary Leader Ayatollah Khomeini. The Readings Chart The Effects Of The Islamic World'S Interactions With Outsiders From The Invasions Of Central Asian Nomads And Crusading Europeans In The Middle Ages, To European Colonization In The Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries As Well As Its Own Internal Evolution, Through Accounts Of Peasants, Urban Workers, And The Experience Of Muslim Women. Wideranging And Thoughtprovoking, The Middle East And Islamic World Reader Is A Fascinating Historical Survey Of Complex Societies That Now More Than Ever Are Crucial For Us To Understand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in The Middle East and Islamic World Reader? A: The anthology covers a wide range of topics related to the history and culture of the Islamic world, including theological differences between Shiite and Sunni Muslims, historical accounts from key figures, and the impact of colonialism and interactions with outsiders.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by historians Marvin E. Gettleman and Stuart Schaar, who have compiled various documents and contemporary scholarship to provide insights into the Islamic world.
- Q: How many pages does The Middle East and Islamic World Reader have? A: The book contains a total of 400 pages, making it a comprehensive anthology for readers interested in the Islamic world.
- Q: What is the publication date of The Middle East and Islamic World Reader? A: The book was published on April 4, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners interested in Islamic studies? A: Yes, this anthology is designed to be accessible for readers, including beginners, with introductory essays and notes that provide context for the readings.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Middle East and Islamic World Reader is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any specific historical figures featured in the readings? A: Yes, the anthology includes writings from notable figures such as Ibn Khaldun, Kemal Ataturk, David Ben-Gurion, and Ayatollah Khomeini.
- Q: Does the book include contemporary scholarship? A: Yes, the anthology features contemporary scholarship alongside historical texts to give a well-rounded view of the Islamic world.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: Is there an index or glossary included in the book? A: The book does not specifically mention an index or glossary, but it includes introductory notes that help clarify the context of the readings.