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Author Kolig, Erich.

Title Conservative islam : a cultural anthropology / Erich Kolig.

Imprint Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, 2012.

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 381 pages)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contents Introduction -- United in plurality -- Islamic law -- Islamic commensality -- Vexing questions about gender relations and women -- Sartorial conundrums -- The intellectual ingredient of freedom and levity -- Islamic politics and leadership -- Sacred violence, martyrs, and secret societies -- Epilogue.
Summary Conservative Islam: A Cultural Anthropology by Erich Kolig analyzes the salient characteristics of Islam and contemporary Muslim society from the perspective of traditional cultural anthropology. By highlighting socio-cultural configurations, the universals they represent, the circumstances of their creation, and their semiotic meaning, Kolig helps the reader gain understanding of Islam in the modern world.
Subject Islamic fundamentalism.
Islam -- Customs and practices.
Islam -- Social aspects.
Islam -- Customs and practices.
Islam -- Social aspects.
Islamic fundamentalism.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Islamic Studies.
Islam -- Customs and practices. (OCoLC)fst00979785
Islam -- Social aspects. (OCoLC)fst00979847
Islamic fundamentalism. (OCoLC)fst00979941
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Kolig, Erich. Conservative islam. Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, 2012 9780739174241 (DLC) 2012001547 (OCoLC)772774166
ISBN 0739174258 (electronic bk.)
9780739174258 (electronic bk.)
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