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26 produkter
Blaming Islam
E-bok, 2012
201 kr
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Why fears about Muslim integration into Western society—propagated opportunistically by some on the right—misread history and misunderstand multiculturalism. In the United States and in Europe, politicians, activists, and even some scholars argue that Islam is incompatible with Western values and …
Pragmatic Inquiry
Critical Concepts for Social Sciences
Av John R. Bowen, Nicolas Dodier m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
633 kr
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This book examines a range of critical concepts that are central to a shift in the social sciences toward "pragmatic inquiry," reflecting a twenty-first century concern with particular problems and themes rather than grand theory.Taking a transnational and transdisciplinary approach, the collection …
Pragmatic Inquiry
Critical Concepts for Social Sciences
Av John R. Bowen, Nicolas Dodier m. fl.
Inbunden, 2020
2510 kr
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This book examines a range of critical concepts that are central to a shift in the social sciences toward "pragmatic inquiry," reflecting a twenty-first century concern with particular problems and themes rather than grand theory.Taking a transnational and transdisciplinary approach, the collection …
A New Anthropology of Islam
Häftad, 2012
471 kr
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In this powerful, but accessible new study, John Bowen draws on a full range of work in social anthropology to present Islam in ways that emphasise its constitutive practices, from praying and learning to judging and political organising. Starting at the heart of Islam - revelation and learning in …
Islam, Law, and Equality in Indonesia
An Anthropology of Public Reasoning
Häftad, 2003
716 kr
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In Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, Muslims struggle to reconcile radically different sets of social norms and laws, including those derived from Islam, local social norms, and contemporary ideas about gender equality and rule of law. In this study, John Bowen explores this …
A New Anthropology of Islam
Inbunden, 2012
1188 kr
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In this powerful, but accessible new study, John Bowen draws on a full range of work in social anthropology to present Islam in ways that emphasise its constitutive practices, from praying and learning to judging and political organising. Starting at the heart of Islam - revelation and learning in …
Islam, Law, and Equality in Indonesia
An Anthropology of Public Reasoning
Inbunden, 2003
1123 kr
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In Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, Muslims struggle to reconcile radically different sets of social norms and laws, including those derived from Islam, local social norms, and contemporary ideas about gender equality and rule of law. In this study, John Bowen explores this …
Muslims through Discourse
Religion and Ritual in Gayo Society
Häftad, 1993
1173 kr
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In this rich account of a Muslim society in highland Sumatra, Indonesia, John Bowen describes how men and women debate among themselves ideas of what Islam is and should be--as it pertains to all areas of their lives, from work to worship. Whereas many previous anthropological studies have …
Why the French Don't Like Headscarves
Islam, the State, and Public Space
Häftad, 2008
316 kr
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The French government's 2004 decision to ban Islamic headscarves and other religious signs from public schools puzzled many observers, both because it seemed to infringe needlessly on religious freedom, and because it was hailed by many in France as an answer to a surprisingly wide range of social …
Can Islam Be French?
Pluralism and Pragmatism in a Secularist State
Häftad, 2011
281 kr
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Can Islam Be French? is an anthropological examination of how Muslims are responding to the conditions of life in France. Following up on his book Why the French Don't Like Headscarves, John Bowen turns his attention away from the perspectives of French non-Muslims to focus on those of the …
On British Islam
Religion, Law, and Everyday Practice in Shariʿa Councils
Inbunden, 2016
418 kr
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On British Islam examines the history and everyday workings of Islamic institutions in Britain, with a focus on shari?a councils. These councils concern themselves with religious matters, especially divorce. They have a higher profile in Britain than in other Western nations. Why? Taking a …
Muslims through Discourse
Religion and Ritual in Gayo Society
E-bok, 2020
884 kr
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In this rich account of a Muslim society in highland Sumatra, Indonesia, John Bowen describes how men and women debate among themselves ideas of what Islam is and should be--as it pertains to all areas of their lives, from work to worship. Whereas many previous anthropological studies have …
Pragmatic Inquiry
Critical Concepts for Social Sciences
Av Anita Hardon, Jan Willem Duyvendak m. fl.
E-bok, 2020
745 kr
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This book examines a range of critical concepts that are central to a shift in the social sciences toward "pragmatic inquiry," reflecting a twenty-first century concern with particular problems and themes rather than grand theory. Taking a transnational and transdisciplinary approach, the …
Pragmatic Inquiry
Critical Concepts for Social Sciences
Av Anita Hardon, Jan Willem Duyvendak m. fl.
E-bok, 2020
729 kr
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This book examines a range of critical concepts that are central to a shift in the social sciences toward "pragmatic inquiry," reflecting a twenty-first century concern with particular problems and themes rather than grand theory. Taking a transnational and transdisciplinary approach, the …
European States and their Muslim Citizens
The Impact of Institutions on Perceptions and Boundaries
Av John R. Bowen, Christophe Bertossi m. fl.
Inbunden, 2013
864 kr
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This book responds to the often loud debates about the place of Muslims in Western Europe by proposing an analysis based in institutions, including schools, courts, hospitals, the military, electoral politics, the labor market, and civic education courses. The contributors consider the way people …
European States and their Muslim Citizens
The Impact of Institutions on Perceptions and Boundaries
Av John R. Bowen, Christophe Bertossi m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
498 kr
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This book responds to the often loud debates about the place of Muslims in Western Europe by proposing an analysis based in institutions, including schools, courts, hospitals, the military, electoral politics, the labor market, and civic education courses. The contributors consider the way people …
Religions in Practice
An Approach to the Anthropology of Religion
Häftad, 2017
938 kr
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Religions in Practice provides a comprehensive and primarily theme-based overview for students of the anthropology of religion. Whilst covering traditional topics such as magic, witchcraft, and spiritual healing, the book addresses key contemporary subjects including migration, transnationalism, …
Religions in Practice
An Approach to the Anthropology of Religion
Inbunden, 2017
2743 kr
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Religions in Practice provides a comprehensive and primarily theme-based overview for students of the anthropology of religion. Whilst covering traditional topics such as magic, witchcraft, and spiritual healing, the book addresses key contemporary subjects including migration, transnationalism, …
Religions in Practice
An Approach to the Anthropology of Religion
E-bok, 2017
1108 kr
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Religions in Practice provides a comprehensive and primarily theme-based overview for students of the anthropology of religion. Whilst covering traditional topics such as magic, witchcraft, and spiritual healing, the book addresses key contemporary subjects including migration, transnationalism, …
Religions in Practice
An Approach to the Anthropology of Religion
E-bok, 2017
1108 kr
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Religions in Practice provides a comprehensive and primarily theme-based overview for students of the anthropology of religion. Whilst covering traditional topics such as magic, witchcraft, and spiritual healing, the book addresses key contemporary subjects including migration, transnationalism, …
Can Islam Be French?
Pluralism and Pragmatism in a Secularist State
E-bok, 2009
412 kr
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Can Islam Be French? is an anthropological examination of how Muslims are responding to the conditions of life in France. Following up on his book Why the French Don''t Like Headscarves , John Bowen turns his attention away from the perspectives of French non-Muslims to focus on those of the …
Why the French Don't Like Headscarves
Islam, the State, and Public Space
E-bok, 2010
441 kr
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The French government''s 2004 decision to ban Islamic headscarves and other religious signs from public schools puzzled many observers, both because it seemed to infringe needlessly on religious freedom, and because it was hailed by many in France as an answer to a surprisingly wide range of social …
On British Islam
Religion, Law, and Everyday Practice in Shariʿa Councils
E-bok, 2016
525 kr
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On British Islam examines the history and everyday workings of Islamic institutions in Britain, with a focus on shariʿa councils. These councils concern themselves with religious matters, especially divorce. They have a higher profile in Britain than in other Western nations. Why? Taking a …
Feind Islam
Essay. Ein Boston-Review-Buch
E-bok, 2014
86 kr
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In Europa und den USA vertreten viele Politikern, Aktivisten und Wissenschaftler die These, dass der Islam mit westlichen Werten nicht zu vereinbaren sei und dass wir uns einem Risiko aussetzen, wenn wir glauben, dass muslimische Immigranten in unsere Gesellschaft integriert werden können. In …
