The Anthropology of Islam Reader

ISBN-13: 9780415780247 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 432 str.

Jens Kreinath;?Abar;?Abar

Opis

This reader offers a comprehensive overview of the variety of methodological and theoretical approaches involved in, and relevant to, the emerging field of anthropology of Islam. It pays particular attention to the study of ethnographic cases, featuring various forms of Islam as practiced in different social and cultural contexts.

Spis treści

Toward the Anthropology of Islam: An Introductory Essay  Part 1: Anthropological Approaches to Islam Conceptualizing Islam. Approaching Islam  Part 2: Religious Practices of Islam Daily Prayers. Fasting During the Month of Ramadān. Pilgrimage to Mecca. Feast of Sacrifice. Almsgiving  Part 3: Methodological Reflections on the Anthropology of Islam Situating Anthropology. Representing Islam. Glossary of Anthropological Terms. Glossary of Islamic Terms.

O autorze

Jens Kreinath is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Wichita State University, USA.