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Law and Power in the Islamic World (Library of Modern Middle East Studies)
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by Sami Zubaida
Sales Rank: 564653
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
Published by: I. B. Tauris June 16, 2005
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1850439346
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1850439349
Book Dimensions:
9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
Weighs: 14.1 ounces
Product Review
"Combines deep historical analysis with a vital sociological and political perspective it will be required reading both for experts and for the general reader with any serious interest in the world today."--Eberhard Kienle, SOAS
Product Description
Islamic law (the Shari'a) and its application is a central issue in contemporary Islamic politics and culture. Starting from modern concerns, this book looks at the origins and evolution of the Shari'a and the corpus of texts, concepts and practices in which it has been enshrined. Sami Zubaida here considers key historical episodes of political accommodations and contests between scholars and sultans. Drawing on modern examples, mainly from Egypt and Iran, Zubaida explores how the Shari'a has evolved and mutated to accommodate the workings of a modern state.
Reader Reviews
This book contains a lot of great information, but the way it is written makes it a difficult read. Unless you are already familiar with the subject, you should read this with a thesaurus and an Arabic dictionary. Definitely not a good choice as an introductory book for the subject in general.
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