Postmodernism and Islam: Predicament and Promise

By Akbar Ahmed

Book Overview

Can West and East ever understand each other? In this extraordinary book one of the world's leading Muslim scholars explores an area which has which has been almost entirely neglected by scholars in the field - the area of postmodernism and Islam. This landmark work is startling, constantly perceptive and certain to be debated for years to come.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415348552
• ISBN13: 9780415348553
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Not for readers who dont like to be shocked

It is a clearly and thought provokingly written book by a former Professor from Cambridge university in England.He presents very clear arguments which he endeavours the reader to follow, the conclusion is mind blowing and is difficult to counter.He presents most of the important jigsaw pieces to give an accurate picture.The way he starts with the ancient greek culture and learning, is enlightening in his commentary.If you want to know why the monotheistic religions with a lot of common ground fail to see eye to eye then look no further than this.There is an extensive citation index as well.

What an amazing book... no other like it

Ahmed is a refreshing voice in the world of contemporary Islam. With deep sophistication and grace he is able to weave a tapestry of the best of the Postmodern and the truth of Islam in a way no other has done to this point in time.