How Do You Know?
Reading Ziauddin Sardar on Islam, Science and Cultural Relations
Published on 20. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-7453-2514-9 (ISBN)
Description
Ziauddin Sardar is one of the world's leading public intellectuals. A broadcaster and cultural commentator, he is the author of over 40 books. His co-authored book Why Do People Hate America? was an international best-seller, and his autobiography, Desperately Seeking Paradise received wide acclaim. Since 9/11 he has been an important Muslim voice in mainstream western media.
This book is the perfect introduction to his thinking that brings together some of his key writings in one volume. It provides extracts from many of his most acclaimed books, from his early writing right through to his latest thinking. Organised in clear chapters, the extracts are carefully chosen to explore the themes of Islam, science and cultural relations.
Drawn from a wide range of sources, this Zia Sardar reader is an accessible introduction to the thinking of one of the leading cultural theorists of our time.
This book is the perfect introduction to his thinking that brings together some of his key writings in one volume. It provides extracts from many of his most acclaimed books, from his early writing right through to his latest thinking. Organised in clear chapters, the extracts are carefully chosen to explore the themes of Islam, science and cultural relations.
Drawn from a wide range of sources, this Zia Sardar reader is an accessible introduction to the thinking of one of the leading cultural theorists of our time.
Reviews / Votes
'Brings together some of Ziauddin Sardar key writings in one volume. It provides extracts from many of his most acclaimed books. Organised in clear chapters, the essays are carefully chosen to explore the themes of Islam, science and cultural relations' -- Future IslamMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
Weight
433 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7453-2514-9 (9780745325149)
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Persons
Ziauddin Sardar is a London-based scholar, award-winning writer, cultural critic and intellectual specialising in Muslim thought, futures studies and science and cultural relations. He is the author of How Do You Know?: Reading Ziauddin Sardar on Islam, Science and Cultural Relations (Pluto, 2006), Aliens R Us: The Other in Science Fiction Cinema (Pluto, 2002) and Postmodernism and the Other (Pluto, 1997).
Hassan Ehsan Masood is a science writer, journalist and broadcaster. Since 2009 he has been the editor of Research Professional News and has been teaching international science policy at Imperial College London. He is the editor of How Do You Know?: Reading Ziauddin Sardar on Islam, Science and Cultural Relations (Pluto, 2006).
Hassan Ehsan Masood is a science writer, journalist and broadcaster. Since 2009 he has been the editor of Research Professional News and has been teaching international science policy at Imperial College London. He is the editor of How Do You Know?: Reading Ziauddin Sardar on Islam, Science and Cultural Relations (Pluto, 2006).
Content
I Introduction: The diaspora intellectual by Ehsan Masood
II Islam
1. Jihad for peace
2. Re-reading the life of Muhammad
3. Faith and the written word
4. Rescuing Islam's universities
5. What do we mean by Islamic futures?
III Science and knowledge
6. Guardians of the Planet: Muslims and the environment
7. Muslims and philosophy of science
8. Dewey departs: ideas on classifying knowledge
9. Arguments for an Islamic science
10. Islamic science: the way ahead
IV Cultural relations
11. South Asia: fifty years on
12. Coming home: sex, lies and the 'I' in India
13. The A, B, C, D (and E) of Ashis Nandy
14. God bless America!
15. Managing diversity: identity and rights in multicultural Europe
16. Beyond difference: cultural relations in a new century
Index
Bibliography
II Islam
1. Jihad for peace
2. Re-reading the life of Muhammad
3. Faith and the written word
4. Rescuing Islam's universities
5. What do we mean by Islamic futures?
III Science and knowledge
6. Guardians of the Planet: Muslims and the environment
7. Muslims and philosophy of science
8. Dewey departs: ideas on classifying knowledge
9. Arguments for an Islamic science
10. Islamic science: the way ahead
IV Cultural relations
11. South Asia: fifty years on
12. Coming home: sex, lies and the 'I' in India
13. The A, B, C, D (and E) of Ashis Nandy
14. God bless America!
15. Managing diversity: identity and rights in multicultural Europe
16. Beyond difference: cultural relations in a new century
Index
Bibliography