Islam in History and Politics
Perspectives from South Asia
Published in December 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-19-569836-7 (ISBN)
Description
The book discusses the meaning of Islam and Muslim community and the changing nature of Muslim consciousness, from the colonial state to near contemporary times in South Asia. It canvasses the background dynamics which were variously involved and played out in the Partition of India in 1947 and demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992 respectively. The volume has contributions from some very distinguished academicians like Francis Robinson, Ian Copland, I.J. Catanach, Hew McLeod, Javeed Alam, Kate Britlebank, etc.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
236 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-569836-7 (9780195698367)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Asim Roy is Professor, School of History and Classics, University of Tasmania.
Content
PREFACE ; INTRODUCTION ; CONTRIBUTORS