Colonial and post-colonial governance of Islam continuities and ruptures

This comprehensive collection examines a broad spectrum of Islamic governance during colonial and postcolonial eras. The book pays special attention to the ongoing battles over the codification of Islamic education, religious authority, law and practice while outlining the similarities and differenc...

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Corporate Author: International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World (-)
Other Authors: Maussen, Marcel, editor (editor), Moors, Annelies, editor, Bader, Veit-Michael, editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press 2011.
Edition:1st ed
Series:IMISCOE research.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009431133906719
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Summary:This comprehensive collection examines a broad spectrum of Islamic governance during colonial and postcolonial eras. The book pays special attention to the ongoing battles over the codification of Islamic education, religious authority, law and practice while outlining the similarities and differences in British, French and Portuguese colonial rule in Islamic regions. Using a shared conceptual framework the contributors to this volume analyze the nature of regulation in different historical periods and geographical areas. From Africa and the Middle East to Asia and Europe, 'Colonial and Post-Colonial Governance of Islam' opens up new vistas for research in Islamic studies
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Feb 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (250 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789048519446
9781280118265
9786613522559
9789048514946