Recalling the Caliphate - Decolonisation and World Order

Considers why Islam's political and cultural influence has not dissipated in the advance of westernization and modernization

About the author

S. Sayyid is Professor of Decolonial Thought and Social Theory at the University of Leeds, where he is also Head of the School of Sociology and Social Policy.

Summary

Examines the interaction between Islam and politics in the post colonial world. This book focuses on how demands for Muslim autonomy are debated in terms such as democracy, cultural relativism, secularism and liberalism.

Product details

• Authors: S. Sayyid, Sayyid S.
• Publisher: Hurst Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2022
• EAN: 9781787387256
• ISBN: 978-1-78738-725-6
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 216 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Caliphate; Islamic studies; Muslim world