The Archaeology of Islam (Social Archaeology)
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (828 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0631201157 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 292 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has published numerous papers in academic journals, and one of his most recent publications, a monograph, is Islam, Archaeology and History: The Gao Region, Mali.. He has conducted fieldwork in Mali, Eritrea, India, Uganda, Turkey and the UK. From January 1999 he has been appointed a lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Manchester. Timothy Insoll is currently a Research Fellow in Archaeology at St John's College, Cambridge
"This little book packs a punch this book has so much to say, and it should be read by both Islamic specialists and mainstream archaeologists." Antiquity" a stimulating and informative book." Journal of Islamic Studies"His goal is not only to demonstrate the richness and variety of the material culture of Muslim societies but also to interpret material culture and connect it convincingly to social characteristics" Aramco World"The standard of scholarship by the author is considerable and his reading and understanding of Islam most impressive" Times Higher Education Supplement
Interesting 'social archeology' of Islamic history Archeology of IslamTimothy Insoll in eight chapters surveys studies of Islamic Archeology to ascertain what potential there is for learning more from existing and future digs and research.Unlike the "faux Islam" of Orientalists who presume to generalize about an essence from mostly literature, linguistic. Demonstrates the variety of Muslim cultures Can archeologists draw conclusions about whole societies? The discipline of social archeology says they can, and Insoll proves it in the case of Islam. His goal is not only to demonstrate the richness and variety of the material culture of Muslim societies-he refers to a satisfactorily wide range of time. A very valuable perspective Jonathan Reynolds This book is a valuable addition to our understanding of Islam. It highlights the rich tradition of Islam without unneccesary and misleading reference to "Orientalist" literature
This book examines the archaeological implications of Islam as a force which can act upon all areas of life.