Azim Nanji

Mapping Islamic Studies Azim Nanji

Publisher Marketing: This volume presents an examination and a critical appreciation of how the discipline of Islamic Studies evolved in its various historical contexts. At the same time it seeks to reflect upon the ironic effects, whereby Orientalism and Islamic Studies, which emerged as European disciplines to study the other, have themselves become texts and objects of study. written by experts in their fields. Contributor Bio:  Nanji, Azim Nanji is Professor and Director of the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London.