Muslim Society and the Western Indian Oc

Informationen zum Autor Edward Simpson is Lecturer in Anthropology at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He has written on various aspects of both Muslim society and natural disasters in Gujarat, western India. Klappentext Based on substantial ethnographic, textual and archival research, this interesting book offers a new perspective on the anthropology of the western Indian Ocean. Writing in a clear, engaging style, and covering an impressive range of theoretical terrain, Simpson critically explores the relationships between people and things that give life to the region and drive shifting patterns of social change among Muslims in the highly-politicized state of Gujarat. Scholars of the Indian Ocean, Muslim society in South Asia, and Hindu nationalism, as well as anthropologists in general, will find this a fascinating read and a major contribution to research in this area. Zusammenfassung Based on extensive research, this book explores politics and religion among coastal Muslims of Gujarat. The author's ethnographic analysis of labour, migration and patterns of Islam in the region suggests a new perspective on the anthropology of the western Indian Ocean. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction  1. Kachchh and the Western Indian Ocean  2. The Social Organization of a Port Town  3. Muslim Society  4. Sailors  5. Shipbuilding  6. Seafaring and Islam  7. A Biographical Approach to Islamic Reform.  Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: Edward Simpson, Simpson Edward
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.11.2009
• EAN: 9780415543774
• ISBN: 978-0-415-54377-4
• Series: Routledge Indian Ocean Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, RELIGION / Islam / General, Anthropology, Society & culture: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Middle East, Religion & beliefs, Regional Studies, Middle Eastern history, Regional / International studies, Religion and beliefs, Society and culture: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General