The New Cambridge History of Islam: Volume 6, Muslims and Modernity: Culture and Society since 1800

The sixth and final volume of The New Cambridge History of Islam provides a comprehensive overview of Muslim culture and society since 1800, with twenty-five essays by luminaries in their fields. It highlights the diversity and richness of Islamic civilization and engages with regions outside the Middle East.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 781 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The sixth and final volume of The New Cambridge History of Islam, a comprehensive exploration of Muslim culture and society since 1800, offers an unparalleled range of topics and geographical scope. Written by Robert Hefner, the volume provides a thought-provoking account of the political and intellectual transformation of the Muslim world, introducing twenty-five essays by renowned experts across various fields. These essays cover a broad spectrum of topics, including developments in society, population, religious thought, Islamic law, Muslim perspectives on modern politics and economics, education, the arts, cinema, and new media. The essays showcase the diversity and richness of Islamic civilization, engaging with regions both outside and within the historical heartland of Islam. The narratives are clear and captivating, appealing to anyone interested in the significant changes that have unfolded among the world's 1.4 billion Muslims over the past two centuries.

The sixth and final volume of The New Cambridge History of Islam, a comprehensive exploration of Muslim culture and society since 1800, offers an unparalleled range of topics and geographical scope. Written by Robert Hefner, the volume provides a thought-provoking account of the political and intellectual transformation of the Muslim world, introducing twenty-five essays by renowned experts across various fields. These essays cover a broad spectrum of topics, including developments in society, population, religious thought, Islamic law, Muslim perspectives on modern politics and economics, education, the arts, cinema, and new media. The essays showcase the diversity and richness of Islamic civilization, engaging with regions both outside and within the historical heartland of Islam. The narratives are clear and captivating, appealing to anyone interested in the significant changes that have unfolded among the world's 1.4 billion Muslims over the past two centuries.

Weight: 1136g
Dimension: 155 x 230 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781107457119