Genealogy and Knowledge in Muslim Societies Understanding the Past |
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Editor:
| Bowen Savant, Sarah de Felipe, Helena |
Series title: | Exploring Muslim Contexts EUP Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7486-4497-1 |
Publication Date: | May 2014 |
Publisher: | Edinburgh University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $120.00 |
Book Description:
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From the Prophet's family tree to the present, ideas about kinship and descent have shaped communal and national identities in Muslim societies. These case studies link genealogical knowledge to particular circumstances in which it was created, circulated and promoted.
From the Prophet's family tree to the present, ideas about kinship and descent have shaped communal and national identities in Muslim societies. These case studies link genealogical knowledge to particular circumstances in which it was created, circulated and promoted.