1st Edition
Theorizing Islam Disciplinary Deconstruction and Reconstruction
By Aaron W. Hughes
Copyright 2012
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Routledge
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The scholarly study of Islam has become ever more insular and apologetic. Academic Islamic Studies has tried to maintain a focus on truth, authenticity, experience and meaning and has effectively avoided discussion of larger social, cultural and ideological issues. Many scholars of Islam have presented themselves to their colleagues, the media and the public as the interpreters of Islam and have... Read more
Introduction: Islam and Religious Studies Post 9/11 1. The Scholarly Dream of Following Muhammad's Footsteps 2. Another Painting on Islam's Early Canvas 3. John Esposito and the Muslim Women 4. Toward a Reconfiguration of the Category 'Muslim Women' 5. Reflections On Ernst and Martin's Rethinking Islamic Studies 6. From Islamic Religious Studies to the 'New Islamic Studies'
Biography
Aaron W. Hughes is Philip S. Bernstein Chair in the Department of Religion and Classics at the University of Rochester.
