Debates on Civilization in the Muslim World : Critical Perspectives on Islam and Modernity / edited by Lutfi Sunar.

By:

Sunar, Lutfi

Contributor(s):

[editor.]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2017.Edition: First editionDescription: x, 433 pages ; 23 cmISBN:

9780199466887
0199466882

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Genre/Form:

Conference papers and proceedings.

DDC classification:

303.4821767 23 SUN

Contents:

PART I. DEFINING AND DISCUSSING CIVILIZATION. PART II. DEBATES ON CIVILIZATION IN THE CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM WORLD PART III. MODERNIZATION, GLOBALIZATION, AND THE FUTURE OF THE CIVILIZATION DEBATE.

Summary: In the social sciences, civilisation is one of the most oft-debated concepts. However, the debates around it are still framed by Western assumptions and concerns. Nevertheless, civilisation remains a central theme in the Muslim world. The overall objective of this volume is to expose complex issues for further discussion.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Social Sciences	Non-fiction	303.4821767 SUN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		41707

PART I. DEFINING AND DISCUSSING CIVILIZATION. PART II. DEBATES ON CIVILIZATION IN THE CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM WORLD PART III. MODERNIZATION, GLOBALIZATION, AND THE FUTURE OF THE CIVILIZATION DEBATE.

In the social sciences, civilisation is one of the most oft-debated concepts. However, the debates around it are still framed by Western assumptions and concerns. Nevertheless, civilisation remains a central theme in the Muslim world. The overall objective of this volume is to expose complex issues for further discussion.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 409-410) and index.

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