Anthro 4041 - Islam and Politics

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Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Blending history and ethnography, this course covers politics in the Islamic world in historical and contemporary times. Topics include history of Islam; uniformity and diversity in belief and practice (global patterns, local realities); revolution and social change; women and veiling; and the international dimensions of resurgent Islam. Geographical focus extends from Morocco to Indonesia; discussion of other Muslim communities (Bosnia, Chechnya, sub-Saharan Africa, United States) is included.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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