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This book is a theory-informed, comparative and historical
exploration of the notion of the public sphere within Western and
Islamic traditions. It situates the emergence of the modern public
sphere in a wider historical and theoretical context than usually
done in conventional analyses. The work traces cross-cutting
genealogies spanning conventional borders between tradition and
modernity, and in particular between the Western and the Islamic
world. This approach unsettles received, evolutionary views of the
public sphere as an exclusive legacy of Western political cultures.
The public sphere is finally reconceived as a complex platform for
the modern cultivation of culturally diverse, competing, yet
intersecting discourses.
This book discusses the extent to which the theoretical relevance
and analytical rigor of the concept of the public sphere is
affected (or undermined) by current processes of
transnationalization. The contributions address fundamental
questions concerning the viability of a socially and politically
effective public sphere in a post-Westphalian world. To what degree
are the theoretical presuppositions regarding the critical function
and democratic quality of public deliberation still valid in
contemporary societies that adhere decreasingly to the Westphalian
logic of closed national political communities and modes of
communication? Under what conditions is the critical impetus of the
public sphere still applicable in a world that, in Europe and
beyond, is increasingly responding to processes of trans-border
interaction and communication?
The Sociology of Islam provides an accessible introduction to this
emerging field of inquiry, teaching and debate. The study is
located at the crucial intersection between a variety of
disciplines in the social sciences and the humanities. It discusses
the long-term dynamics of Islam as both a religion and as a social,
political and cultural force. The volume focuses on ideas of
knowledge, power and civility to provide students and readers with
analytic and critical thinking frameworks for understanding the
complex social facets of Islamic traditions and institutions. The
study of the sociology of Islam improves the understanding of Islam
as a diverse force that drives a variety of social and political
arrangements. Delving into both conceptual questions and historical
interpretations, The Sociology of Islam is a transdisciplinary,
comparative resource for students, scholars, and policy makers
seeking to understand Islam s complex changes throughout history
and its impact on the modern world.
This book discusses the extent to which the theoretical relevance
and analytical rigor of the concept of the public sphere is
affected by current processes of transnationalization. The
contributions address fundamental questions concerning the
viability of a socially and politically effective public sphere in
a post-Westphalian world.
This book is a theory-informed, comparative and historical
exploration of the notion of the public sphere within Western and
Islamic traditions. It situates the emergence of the modern public
sphere in a wider historical and theoretical context than usually
done in conventional analyses. The work traces cross-cutting
genealogies spanning conventional borders between tradition and
modernity, and in particular between the Western and the Islamic
world. This approach unsettles received, evolutionary views of the
public sphere as an exclusive legacy of Western political cultures.
The public sphere is finally reconceived as a complex platform for
the modern cultivation of culturally diverse, competing, yet
intersecting discourses.
This book explores conceptual and institutional developments of the
notion of the public sphere in the West and in the Islamic world,
tackling historic ruptures spanning the formation and
transformation of the Euro-Mediterranean world. Set against an
imploding grammar of socio-political life, the modern liberal
public sphere appears in a new light.
A theoretically rich, nuanced history of Islam and Islamic
civilization with a unique sociological component This major new
reference work offers a complete historical and theoretically
informed view of Islam as both a religion and a sociocultural
force. Uniquely comprehensive, it surveys and discusses the
transformation of Muslim societies in different eras and various
regions, providing a broad narrative of the historical development
of Islamic civilization. This text explores the complex and varied
history of the religion and its traditions. It provides an in-depth
study of the diverse ways through which the religious dimension at
the core of Islamic traditions has led to a distinctive type of
civilizational process in history. The book illuminates the ways in
which various historical forces have converged and crystallized in
institutional forms at a variety of levels, embracing social,
religious, legal, political, cultural, and civic dimensions.
Together, the team of internationally renowned scholars move from
the genesis of a new social order in 7th-century Arabia, right up
to the rise of revolutionary Islamist currents in the 20th century
and the varied ways in which Islam has grown and continues to
pervade daily life in the Middle East and beyond. This book is
essential reading for students and academics in a wide range of
fields, including sociology, history, law, and political science.
It will also appeal to general readers with an interest in the
history of one of the world's great religions.
The Sociology of Islam provides an accessible introduction to this
emerging field of inquiry, teaching and debate. The study is
located at the crucial intersection between a variety of
disciplines in the social sciences and the humanities. It discusses
the long-term dynamics of Islam as both a religion and as a social,
political and cultural force. The volume focuses on ideas of
knowledge, power and civility to provide students and readers with
analytic and critical thinking frameworks for understanding the
complex social facets of Islamic traditions and institutions. The
study of the sociology of Islam improves the understanding of Islam
as a diverse force that drives a variety of social and political
arrangements. Delving into both conceptual questions and historical
interpretations, The Sociology of Islam is a transdisciplinary,
comparative resource for students, scholars, and policy makers
seeking to understand Islam s complex changes throughout history
and its impact on the modern world.
"For a narrative of adolescent despair and bravado, a passing
parade of weird people and recitation of bizarre drug trips,
Labeled works. It's not The Catcher in the Rye, but there is
something here. I think it's an unmistakable honesty coupled with a
struggle to understand what life is all about. No answers, but good
questions." Sharon Dirlam (author of Two Years Beyond Siberia)
The late 1980s and early 1990s were a period of increased interest
in reducing transit bus emissions and exploring alternatives to
traditional diesel-powered transit buses. As a result, the first
U.S. fuel cell bus (FCB) demonstration programs were implemented.
These early efforts focused on proving the concept of fuel cells to
power transit buses. This book reviews past and present fuel cell
bus technology development and implementation, specifically
focusing on experiences and progress in the United States. The
primary focus is on descriptive comparisons of fuel cell transit
bus operation in the U.S. and on the industry's need to continue
successful implementations of these advanced technologies.
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