Ismaili Literature: A Bibliography of Sources and Studies

Hardback

Main Details

Title Ismaili Literature: A Bibliography of Sources and Studies
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr Farhad Daftary
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:488
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreIslam
ISBN/Barcode 9781850434399
ClassificationsDewey:297.822
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint I.B. Tauris
Publication Date 27 August 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Ismaili Studies represents one of the most recent fields of Islamic Studies. Much new research has taken place in this field as a result of the recovery of a large number of Ismaili texts. Ismaili Literature contains a complete listing of the sources and secondary studies, including theses, written by Ismailis or about them in all major Islamic and European languages. It also contains chapters surveying Ismaili history and developments in modern Ismaili Studies.

Author Biography

Farhad Daftary is Head of the Department of Academic Research and Publications at The Institute of Ismaili Studies. A scholar of Ismaili Studies, he is the author of several acclaimed books and numerous shorter studies in this field of Islamic studies. His publications include The Ismailis: their History and Doctrines (1990), The Assassin Legends: Myths of the Ismailis (1994), and A Short History of the Ismailis (1998).

Reviews

'An excellent book that will help to systematize Ismaili studies' 'A useful reference work for scholars in this field' Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations MELA NOTES 'a fine work and should find a ready home in the reference section of any Middle East or Islamic studies collection.'