Postmodernism and Islam: Predicament and Promise

by Akbar S. Ahmed

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Can West and East ever understand each other? In this extraordinary book one of the world's leading Muslim scholars explores an area which has which has been almost entirely neglected by scholars in the field - the area of postmodernism and Islam. This landmark work is startling, constantly perceptive and certain to be debated for years to come.

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Although now somewhat dated (1992 version), Ahmed’s work offers an excellent and balanced introduction to the tensions between Islam and postmodernity. While emphasizing the current impact of globalization and the media, this study also traces the historical contrast between Greek and Semitic thought and its significance in regards to contemporary Muslim reactions to postmodernism. B+

Jan 1, 2007

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