Conservative Islam A Cultural Anthropology |
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Author:
| Kolig, Erich |
ISBN: | 978-0-7391-8831-6 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
Publisher: | Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $64.99 |
Book Description:
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Conservative Islam: A Cultural Anthropology by Erich Kolig analyzes the salient characteristics of Islam and contemporary Muslim society from the perspective of traditional cultural anthropology. By highlighting socio-cultural configurations, the universals they represent, the circumstances of their creation, and their semiotic meaning, Kolig helps the reader gain understanding of Islam in the modern world.
Conservative Islam: A Cultural Anthropology by Erich Kolig analyzes the salient characteristics of Islam and contemporary Muslim society from the perspective of traditional cultural anthropology. By highlighting socio-cultural configurations, the universals they represent, the circumstances of their creation, and their semiotic meaning, Kolig helps the reader gain understanding of Islam in the modern world.