The pursuit of learning in the Islamic world, 610-2003 / Hunt Janin.
The pursuit of learning in the Islamic world, 610-2003 / Hunt Janin.
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2005.
Date
2005.
Call Numbers
N001.20917/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
v, 229 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Contents
I. The world of Islam : doctrines and structure -- II. The prophet Muhammad and his times (c. 500-632) -- III. The Quran -- IV. Islam becomes the dominant faith of an empire (632-873) -- V. The flowering of Islam (873-1041) -- VI. Population movements and Islamic cities (1041-1453) -- VII. The age o...
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2005.
Place of Publication
North Carolina
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
"This survey of Muslim achievement spans 1,400 years. Chapters fall into three sections: fundamentals of Islamic learning; its growth until the present; and its future direction in the face of anti-intellectual fundamentalism. Appendices describe decorative and other arts, the requirements for expertise in Islamic thought, Islamic ethical tradition...
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The pursuit of learning in the Islamic world, 610-2003 / Hunt Janin.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Other version (online)
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N001.20917/1
Record Identifier
74VKp48WbPDO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKp48WbPDO
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ISBN
0786419547 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
9780786419548 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
DDC
001.2091767
MMS ID
991019431129702626
