Sacred Performances: Islam, Sexuality, and Sacrifice - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:M. E. Combs-SchillingAudience:Young AdultPublish date:1990-07-06Pages:377
Language:EnglishPublisher:Columbia University PressISBN-13:9780231069755ISBN-10:231069758UPC:9780231069755Book Category:Social Science, History, ReligionBook Subcategory:Anthropology, Middle East, IslamBook Topic:Cultural & Social, Rituals & PracticeSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.90 inchesWeight:1.3007Product ID:SCRNJS1FKW
Sacred Performances: Islam, Sexuality, and Sacrifice
With penetrating insight Combs-Schilling illuminates the remarkable survival of one of the world's oldest monarchies, still ruling after 1200 years. The author unravels the paradox of this ancient yet progressive institution that has weathered invasion, economic collapse, and colonial assult. The pillars of stability for which political analysts typicaly search -- military strength, bureaucratic...
Audience: Young Adult
Language:EnglishPublisher:Columbia University PressISBN-13:9780231069755ISBN-10:231069758UPC:9780231069755Book Category:Social Science, History, ReligionBook Subcategory:Anthropology, Middle East, IslamBook Topic:Cultural & Social, Rituals & PracticeSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.90 inchesWeight:1.3007Product ID:SCRNJS1FKW
M. E. Combs-Schilling is associate professor of anthropology at Columbia University.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
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