Books in the Culture and Civilization in the Middle East series

A text on the role of women in Muslim society by the early twentieth century thinker al Tahir al-Haddad. Considered as one of the first feminist works in Arab literature, this book is intended for scholars of an early "feminist" tract coming from a Muslim in Arab society.

Provides an analysis of the foreign policy and foreign aid strategies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The author offers a critical analysis of Arab aid in general through the lens of International Relations theories (mainly Constructivism and Rationalism), as well as an in-depth study of the UAE's foreign aid programme.

Highlights the importance of the Genizah material for Jewish cultural history and the manner in which its conservation, decipherment and publication have proceeded in the course of a century.

Examines the relationship between Islam and nationalism and the evolution of identity politics. Offering a cross-national and cross-regional analysis of movements of religious reform, nationalism and anti-colonialism, this title provides geographical coverage that ranges from Zanzibar on the Indian Ocean through to Oman into the Mediterranean.

Discusses the philosophical ethics in Arabo-Islamic thought. This book examines 'Divine Command Theory' and underscores the philosophical bases of religious fundamentalism that hinder social development and hamper dialogue between cultures.

Attempts to explain Ibn 'Arabi's view of time and its role in the process of creating the cosmos and its relation with the Creator. By comparing this original view with theories of physics and cosmology, this book constructs a different cosmological model that may deepen and extend our understanding of the world.

Christys reconsiders the Christians of al-Andalus through their own words, both in Latin and Arabic, allowing a fresh perspective on their history that integrates it into the history of Europe in the Early Middle Ages.

This is an analytical examination of Ibn Khaldun's epistemology, centred on Chapter Six of the Muqaddima.

Examines the contrasting interpretations of Islam and the Qur'an by Averroes and Al-Ghazali, as a way of helping us untangle various impasses affecting each Abrahamic faith. This book shows that Averroes was rather more religious and Al-Ghazali more philosophical than they are usually portrayed.

The Middle East is the birthplace of Christianity and the home to a number of Eastern Churches with millions of followers. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the various denominations in the modern Middle East. It is of interest to a wide variety of scholars and students studying theology, history and politics.

Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, this book provides a balanced overview of Arab literature, from 'high' literature to popular folk literature, covering the classical and modern periods.

This title explains Qur'an translational problems and provides a thorough account of the unique syntactic, semantic, phonetic, prosodic, pragmatic and rhetorical features of the Qur'an.

Exploring representations of the West by Arab intellectuals over a two-century period, this title is meant for those interested in Islam, the Middle East, and nationalism. It looks at Arab responses to Western culture and values in modern Arab literature by examining attitudes expressed through works of fiction written by Arab authors.

A unique description and analysis of folklore in the United Arab Emirates, including folk customs and beliefs, traditional arts and crafts, folk dances, folk narratives and proverbs.

Explores the history, disciplines, order and pragmatic functions of Arabic speech acts. This book offers an understanding of Arabic rhetoric and employs examples from modern standard Arabic. It also provides a glossary of over 448 rhetorical expressions listed in English with their translations.