How is one authentically" modern? Substantively drawing on
contemporary social theory, this book investigates the multiplicity
of answers that Muslims have given to this question since the end
of the nineteenth century. Through six historical and thematic case
studies the chapters examine the historical evolution of multiple
modernities within Islam. The book argues that we can observe the
rise and spread of a relatively hegemonic idea according to which
the relation to Islamic traditions bestows projects of Muslim
modernities with cultural authenticity. At the same time, it
provides an interpretation of this specifically Islamic discourse
of modernity as an inherent part of global modernity in conceptual
terms understood as the emergence of world society. Key Features
Interprets modern Muslim history as an integral part of global
modernity Presents a unique combination of social theory with
Islamic studies Critically revises Eisenstadt's concept of multiple
modernities Combines two distinct concepts of world society with
theories of social emergence Six case studies give an account on
the multiple modernities within Islam A theoretically informed
fresh view on the construction of modern Muslim identities Based on
more than 30 years of experience in Muslim countries "
General
Imprint: |
Edinburgh University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Edinburgh Studies of the Globalised Muslim World |
Release date: |
November 2023 |
Authors: |
Dietrich Jung
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
336 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4744-9263-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4744-9263-0 |
Barcode: |
9781474492638 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!