In today's world, the lines between Europe and the Middle East,
between Christian Europeans and Muslim immigrants in their midst,
seem to be hardening. Alarmist editorials compare the arrival of
Muslim refugees with the "Muslim conquest of 711," warning that
Europe will be called on to defend its borders. Violence and
paranoia are alive and well in Fortress Europe. Against this
xenophobic tendency, The Feeling of History examines the idea of
Andalucismo-a modern tradition founded on the principle that
contemporary Andalusia is connected in vitally important ways with
medieval Islamic Iberia. Charles Hirschkind explores the works and
lives of writers, thinkers, poets, artists, and activists, and he
shows how, taken together, they constitute an Andalusian sensorium.
Hirschkind also carefully traces the various itineraries of
Andalucismo, from colonial and anticolonial efforts to contemporary
movements supporting immigrant rights. The Feeling of History
offers a nuanced view into the way people experience their own
past, while also bearing witness to a philosophy of engaging the
Middle East that experiments with alternative futures.
General
Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2020 |
Authors: |
Charles Hirschkind
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
216 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-74695-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
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LSN: |
0-226-74695-X |
Barcode: |
9780226746951 |
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