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New Perspectives on Islam in Senegal (eBook, PDF)

Conversion, Migration, Wealth, Power, and Femininity

Redaktion: Diouf, M.; Leichtman, M.

Beschreibung

This book brings together scholars for their fresh perspectives on religious conversion, transnational migration, economic globalization, and the politics of education, power, and femininity in African Islam in Senegal.

Technische Details

• Geräte: PC
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• Größe: 39.47MB

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• Text-to-Speech

Autor

MAMADOU DIOUF is Professor of History and of AfroAmerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan, USA. MARA A. LEICHTMAN is Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Muslim Studies at Michigan State University, USA.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan US
• Seitenzahl: 285
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780230618503
• Artikelnr.: 44921621

Rezensionen

"Researchers launching projects on Islam in Senegal will find this volume an invaluable introduction to the topic. The eleven essays ... enrich our understandings of Muslim communities in Senegal and offer nuanced views of local engagement with Islamic beliefs and practices." - John H. Hanson, Indiana University