The Shadow of God and the Hidden Imam: Religion, Political Order, and Societal C

Description: The Shadow of God and the Hidden Imam by Said Amir Arjomand Dismissing oversimplified and politically charged views of the politics of Shiite Islam, Said Amir Arjomand offers a richly researched sociological and historical study of Shiism and the political order of premodern Iran that exposes the roots of what became Khomeinis theocracy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Dismissing oversimplified and politically charged views of the politics of Shiite Islam, Said Amir Arjomand offers a richly researched sociological and historical study of Shiism and the political order of premodern Iran that exposes the roots of what became Khomeinis theocracy. Author Biography Said Amir Arjomand is Distinguished Service Professor of Sociology at Stony Brook University. He is the author of The Turban for the Crown: The Islamic Revolution in Iran and After Khomeini: Iran Under His Successors, as well as the editor or coeditor of several books. Review This book deserves to be read by anyone concerned with the relationship between religion and state in Iran and Islam.A"-The New Republic This is an important book... Arjomand has certainly challenged much contemporary Western scholarship and made an important contribution to the continuing debate on the subject of religion and politics in [Shiite] Islam.A"-American Historical Review A remarkable achievement in providing a sustained, solid theoretical perspective on a massive movement in modern Islamic societies, while advancing the sociological study of Islam to an unsurpassed level... Supported by an impressive and unprecedented analytical examination of theological and juridical texts.A"-Contemporary Sociology Details ISBN0226027848 Author Said Amir Arjomand Pages 368 Publisher The University of Chicago Press ISBN-10 0226027848 ISBN-13 9780226027845 Format Paperback Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States DEWEY 955 Illustrations 1 halftone Edition New edition Short Title SHADOW OF GOD & THE HIDDEN IMA Edition Description Revised Language English Media Book Year 2010 Series Number 17 UK Release Date 2010-11-15 Publication Date 2010-11-15 AU Release Date 2010-11-15 NZ Release Date 2010-11-15 US Release Date 2010-11-15 Series Publications of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies Subtitle Religion, Political Order, and Societal Change in Shiite Iran from the Beginning to 1890 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161784667;

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