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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Other Authors: Maussen, Marcel 1972- (Editor), Moors, Annelies 1953- (Editor), Bader, Veit-Michael 1944- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Amsterdam University Press 2011
Series:IMISCOE research
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Links:https://doi.org/10.1017/9789048514946
https://doi.org/10.1017/9789048514946
https://doi.org/10.1017/9789048514946
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
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Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (250 Seiten)
ISBN:9789048514946
DOI:10.1017/9789048514946

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