Hierarchy and Egalitarianism in Islamic Thought |
|
| Author:
| Marlow, Louise |
| Contribution by:
| Morgan, David |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-89428-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2002 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
|
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $55.99 |
Book Description:
|
By examining a wide range of Arabic and Persian literature from the eighth to the thirteenth century, this 1997 book shows the tension that existed between the traditional egalitarian ideal of early Islam, and the hierarchical impulses of the classical period.
By examining a wide range of Arabic and Persian literature from the eighth to the thirteenth century, this 1997 book shows the tension that existed between the traditional egalitarian ideal of early Islam, and the hierarchical impulses of the classical period.