Shi'ism: A Religion of Protest by Dabashi, Hamid

Cambridge, MA: Belknap / Harvard University Press, 2011. Paperback octavo, very good condition, bottom edge rear cover scuffed, minor edgewear & rubbing. 413 pp. For a Western world anxious to understand Islam and, in particular, Shi ism, this book by Hamid Dabashi arrives with urgently needed information and critical analysis. Exposes the soul of Shi'ism as a religion of protest - successful only when in a warring position, and losing its legitimacy when in power. A detailed discussion of the Shia doctrinal foundations, a panoramic view of its historical unfolding, a varied investigation into its visual and performing arts, and finally a focus on the three major sites of its contemporary contestations: Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. In these states, Shi'ism has ceased to be a sect within the larger context of Islam and has instead emerged to claim global political attention.

Paperback / softback. New. Exposes the soul of Shi'ism as a religion of protest - successful only when in a warring position, and losing its legitimacy when in power. This book makes a case through a detailed discussion of the Shi'i doctrinal foundations, a panoramic view of its historical unfolding, and a varied investigation into its visual and performing arts.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

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Belknap Pr, 2012. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 413 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches.