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Islam, South Asia, and the West

 
Francis Robinson (Author)
Synopsis Two most important developments in world history over the past two centuries have been the expansion of Western power and the revival of Islam. Being a key focus of British imperialism and an important site of Muslim revivalism, South Asia has played a central role in both these processes. Written over a decade, this topical collection explains the mechanics of the Muslim revival, how it interacted with British power in creating the modern Muslim world, and the extent to which there may be a clash of civilizations. In Islam, South Asia, and the West, Francis Robinson confronts key issues of contemporary relevance--the interactions between British power and Muslim revivalism in giving shape to the modern Muslim world; the role of knowledge in fashioning Muslim societies; and the rise of the transmitters of knowledge (the 'ulama) to greater influence than ever before. He discusses the great shift from an other-worldly to a this-worldly piety amongst Muslims, the energy this has given the Muslim revival, and its meaning for relations between Islam and the West. Lucid and stimulating yet grounded in a lifetime of serious research, this book will be important for scholars and students of medieval and modern Indian history, Islamic studies, and religion. It will also interest political scientists, political and social analysts, and informed general readers.
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About the author

Francis Robinson

Francis Robinson is Professor of the History of South Asia at Royal Holloway, University of London, and the author of separatism Among Indian Muslims (1974), Atlas of the Islamic World since 1500 (1982), Varieties of South Asian Islam (1988), and Islam and Muslim History in South Asia (2000).

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Title Islam, South Asia, and the West
Format Softcover
Date published: 26.04.2008
Edition 1st ed.
Language: English
isbn 0195698355
length viii+308p.