Self and Sovereignty

Individual and Community in South Asian Islam Since 1850

Autori

• Ayesha Jalal

Parametri

Pagine

654pagine

Tempo di lettura

23ore

• Esoterismo e religione
• Religione
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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Focusing on individual Muslim identities, this book examines the experiences of men and women in India and Pakistan from 1850 to the time of decolonization and partition. It delves into the complexities of selfhood and sovereignty, highlighting how personal narratives intersect with broader historical and political changes. Through this lens, the work sheds light on the evolving roles and perceptions of Muslims in the context of colonial rule and national identity formation.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2000

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