Islamic Myths and Memories
Mediators of Globalization
By Itzchak Weismann, Mark Sedgwick, Ulrika Mårtensson | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Islamic myths and collective memory are very much alive in today’s localized struggles for identity, and are deployed in the ongoing construction of worldwide cultural networks. This book brings the theoretical perspectives of myth-making and collective memory to the study of Islam and globalization and to the study of the place of the mass media in the contemporary Islamic resurgence. It explores the annulment of spatial and temporal distance by globalization and by the communications revolution underlying it, and how this has affected the cherished myths and memories of the Muslim community. It shows how contemporary Islamic thinkers and movements respond to the challenges of globalization by preserving, reviving, reshaping, or transforming myths and memories.
Editions of Islamic Myths and Memories
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317112204
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317112211
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Islamic myths and collective memory are very much alive in today’s localized struggles for identity, and are deployed in the ongoing construction of worldwide cultural networks. This book brings the theoretical perspectives of myth-making and collective memory to the study of Islam and globalization and to the study of the place of the mass media in the contemporary Islamic resurgence. It explores the annulment of spatial and temporal distance by globalization and by the communications revolution underlying it, and how this has affected the cherished myths and memories of the Muslim community. It shows how contemporary Islamic thinkers and movements respond to the challenges of globalization by preserving, reviving, reshaping, or transforming myths and memories.
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What is Islamic Myths and Memories about?
Islamic myths and collective memory are very much alive in today’s localized struggles for identity, and are deployed in the ongoing construction of worldwide cultural networks. This book brings the theoretical perspectives of myth-making and collective memory to the study of Islam and globalization and to the study of the place of the mass media in the contemporary Islamic resurgence. It explores the annulment of spatial and temporal distance by globalization and by the communications revolution underlying it, and how this has affected the cherished myths and memories of the Muslim community. It shows how contemporary Islamic thinkers and movements respond to the challenges of globalization by preserving, reviving, reshaping, or transforming myths and memories.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Islamic Myths and Memories?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Islam
Where can I read a sample of Islamic Myths and Memories?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317112204
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Islamic Myths and Memories?
Itzchak Weismann, Mark Sedgwick, Ulrika Mårtensson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Islamic Myths and Memories is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317112204) and pdf(ISBN 9781317112211)