The Bloomsbury Companion to Islamic Studies

The Bloomsbury Companion to Islamic Studies is a comprehensive survey of the field - past, present and future. Providing an overview of the key theoretical and methodological issues, as well as practical guidance on researching, it is the ideal guide for advanced students in Islamic Studies.Topics and case studies covered include:- Qur''anic Studies- Islamic Theology- Islam and the West - Islamic Art and Architecture- Sufism Research and practical tools include:- A-Z of key terms and concepts- Chronology- Detailed list of resourcesPresenting Islam as a multifaceted tradition, key essays from leading international contributors including Andrew Rippin and William Shepard, demonstrate how it is subject to different interpretations, with no single version privileged. Islam is treated as a lived experience, not only as theoretical ideal or textual tradition. Recommended by CHOICE, The Bloomsbury Companion to Islamic Studies is an indispensable resource for students.>

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Clinton Bennett, Dr. Clinton Bennett
• Collaboration: Clinton Bennett (Editeur), Dr. Clinton Bennett (Editeur)
• Edition: Bloomsbury Academic
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 30.11.2014
• EAN: 9781472586902
• ISBN: 978-1-4725-8690-2
• Pages: 440
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 232 mm x 26 mm
• Thèmes: Bloomsbury Companions; Bloomsbury Companions
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Religion, théologie > Autres religions; Islam, RELIGION / Islam / General