Islamic modernism in India and Pakistan, 1857-1964
1967, First Edition. London : Oxford University Press. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #445040
Physical description; xiv, 294 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Issued under the auspices of the Royal Institute of International Affairs by Oxford University Press. Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-287). Contents; Sayyid Ahmad Kh n and the Aligarh movement -- Consolidation of speculative modernism -- Approaches to Islamic history -- The traditionalist revival -- Caliphate and pan-Islamism -- Iqb l: speculative neo-modernism -- The genesis of Pakistan -- Abu'l-Kal m z d: exegetical eclecticism -- Composite nationalism -- Three theories of Islamic socialism -- Mawd d : Orthodox fundamentalism -- Parw z: exegetical neo-modernism -- The dilemma of modernism and orthodoxy in Pakistan -- Trends in Islam in India (1947-64). Subjects; Since 1800. Geschichte 1857-1964. Islam India. Islam Pakistan. Islam 1800-.
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