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Muslim Identities
An Introduction to Islam
2013 || Paperback || Aaron W. Hughes || Columbia University Press
Rather than focus solely on theological concerns, this well-rounded introduction takes an expansive view of Islamic ideology, culture, and tradition, sourcing a range of historical, sociological, and literary perspectives. Neither overly critical nor apologetic, this book reflects the rich diversity of Muslim identities across the centuries and counters the unflattering, superficial portrayals of Islam that are shaping public discourse today. Aaron W.
Hughes uniquely traces the development of...
Sources of Japanese Tradition
Abridged: 1600 to 2000 (Part 2)
2006 || Paperback || Theodore De Bary e.a. || Columbia University Press
For almost fifty years, Sources of Japanese Tradition has been the single most valuable collection of English-language readings on Japan. Unrivalled in its wide selection of source materials on history, society, politics, education, philosophy, and religion, the two-volume textbook is a crucial resource for students, scholars, and readers seeking an introduction to Japanese civilization. Originally published in a single hardcover book, Volume 2 is now available as an abridged, two-part paperb...
Sources of Japanese Tradition
From Earliest Times to 1600
2002 || Paperback || Theodore De Bary e.a. || Columbia University Press
A selection of source readings on history, society, politics, education, philosophy, and religion in the Land of the Rising Sun. This work includes: readings on early and medieval Shinto and on the tea ceremony, readings on state Buddhism and Chinese political thought influential in Japan, and sections on women's education.