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For Love of the Prophet: An Ethnography of Sudan's Islamic State
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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For Love of the Prophet: An Ethnography of Sudan's Islamic State
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Noah Salomon
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:264 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Islamic life and practice |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691165158
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Classifications | Dewey:305.69709624 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
16 halftones.
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
25 October 2016 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
For some, the idea of an Islamic state serves to fulfill aspirations for cultural sovereignty and new forms of ethical political practice. For others, it violates the proper domains of both religion and politics. Yet, while there has been much discussion of the idea and ideals of the Islamic state, its possibilities and impossibilities, surprisingl
Author Biography
Noah Salomon is assistant professor of religion at Carleton College.
Reviews"[An] absorbing and important new book."--Jack David Eller, Anthropology Review Database
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