Muslim Identities

An Introduction to Islam

Aaron W. Hughes

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English

Columbia University Press
09 April 2013

Middle Eastern history; Islam; Islamic studies

Rather than focus solely on theological concerns, this well-rounded introduction takes an expansive view of Islamic ideology, culture, and tradition, sourcing a range of historical, sociological, and literary perspectives. Neither overly critical nor apologetic, this book reflects the rich diversity of Muslim identities across the centuries and counters the unflattering, superficial portrayals of Islam that are shaping public discourse today.

Aaron W. Hughes uniquely traces the development of Islam in relation to historical, intellectual, and cultural influences, enriching his narrative with the findings, debates, and methodologies of related disciplines, such as archaeology, history, and Near Eastern studies. Hughes's work challenges the dominance of traditional terms and concepts in religious studies, recasting religion as a set of social and cultural facts imagined, manipulated, and contested by various actors and groups over time. Making extensive use of contemporary identity theory, Hughes rethinks the teaching of Islam and religions in general and helps facilitate a more critical approach to Muslim sources. For readers seeking a non-theological, unbiased, and richly human portrait of Islam, as well as a strong grasp of Islamic study's major issues and debates, this textbook is a productive, progressive alternative to more classic surveys.

By: Aaron W. Hughes
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 553g
ISBN: 9780231161466
ISBN 10: 0231161468
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 09 April 2013
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Aaron W. Hughes holds the Philip S. Bernstein Chair in the Department of Religion and Classics at the University of Rochester. He is the author of Situating Islam: The Past and Future of an Academic Discipline and Theorizing Islam: Disciplinary Deconstruction and Reconstruction.

Reviews for Muslim Identities: An Introduction to Islam

[A] truly extraordinary book... the very best introduction currently available in English for non-Muslims seeking a sound approach to Islam. -- Murad Wilfried Hofmann Journal of Islamic Studies 6/19/14 Muslim Identities is a welcome addition to the list of introductory books on Islamic religion. -- Christine D. Baker H-Mideast-Medieval 11/1/14