The unthought in contemporary Islamic thought
The unthought in contemporary Islamic thought
Drawing on a combination of pertinent disciplines - history, sociology, psychology and anthropology - the author's approach subjects every system of belief and non-belief, every tradition of exegesis, theology and jurisprudence to a critique aimed at liberating reason from the g…
Leading expert on Islam and Islamism, Kepel, returned to the Middle East as New York struggled with the shock and the dust of the aftermath of September 11. This is his dispatch from history's most contentious region.
"While sensing the omens of a new war, Kepel's account reveals that the realities are more complex than commonly understood. Bin Laden is popular and religious fervour is on the rise, but many people have also found the path to moderation without blunting their critical instinct…
"The Shi'is of Saudi Arabia offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Shi'i opposition in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, from the Iranian Revolution in 1979 to the ascension of King Abdullah to the throne in 2005"--Jacket