Tarik M. Quadir

Broschiertes Buch

Traditional Islamic Environmentalism

The Vision of Seyyed Hossein Nasr

Beschreibung

This work examines the relevance of traditional Islamic thought and practices for a lasting solution to the current environmental crisis. The book argues that only a revival of the traditional worldview which perceives all entities of nature as signs of God can effectively respond to the crisis our planet faces.

Autor

Tarik M. Quadir, PhD, studied at Swarthmore College, George Washington University, Harvard University, and the University of Birmingham, UK. He currently teaches at the Necmettin Erbakan University in Turkey. Quadir's research interests include Sufism, the history of science, Islamic thought, environmentalism, peace-making, and South Asian religions.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of America
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. September 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 404g
• ISBN-13: 9780761861430
• ISBN-10: 0761861432
• Artikelnr.: 38128084