Malise Ruthven ist ein Autor, dessen Werke sich mit den Komplexitäten des Islams und breiteren religiösen Landschaften auseinandersetzen. Seine Schriften untersuchen, wie Glaube über verschiedene Kulturen und in der modernen Ära geformt und manifestiert wird. Ruthven, ein ehemaliger BBC-Drehbuchautor, schreibt nun hauptberuflich und bringt ein tiefes Engagement für vergleichende Religionswissenschaft und Kulturgeschichte in seine Auseinandersetzungen ein.
Der Islam ist nicht nur eine der bedeutendsten Religionen der Menschheit, er steht heute auch im Zentrum des politischen Weltinteresses. Beiden Aspekten versucht die konzise, übersichtlich gegliederte Darstellung gerecht zu werden. Eine elementare Einführung, die Verständnis für eine uns immer noch fremde Welt weckt und fördert.
In this authoritative book, Malise Ruthven provides an analysis of the events of September 11 in America. He discusses the role of the global market and examines the tangled web of grievances that formed the substance of the bombers' complaints.
Chronicles the history of Islam from the birth of Mohammed to the independence of former Soviet Muslim States, covering a wide variety of themes, including philosophy, arts, and architecture.
'Wer einen Zugang sucht zu der hierzulande weithin unbekannten, von romatischen Klischees verstellten Geschichte der arabischen Welt, der findet in Albert Hourani einen klugen und unaufdringlichen Begleiter.' Die Zeit 'Seit dem Golfkrieg ist das Verhältnis zwischen der westlichen Welt und den Arabern problematischer denn je; da kommt ein Vermittler, der wirklich vermitteln und eine Breitenwirkung erreichen kann, gerade recht.' Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant forms, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand its nature. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction, offers essential insights into the big issues, provides fresh perspectives on contemporary questions, and guides us through the complex debates.
There is significant interest in the Islamic world today, especially following the September 2001 attacks and subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Many in the West view 'Islamic Fundamentalism' as a major threat to global peace. While not all scholars agree on a 'Clash of Civilizations' between Islam and the West, the distinct evolution of these cultures is widely acknowledged. A comprehensive understanding of contemporary Islam necessitates a historical perspective. Malise Ruthven, a noted author and commentator on Islam, offers this perspective in a thoroughly researched and well-written format. The Historical Atlas of the Islamic World is concise, accessible, and authoritative, covering the period from pre-Islamic late antiquity to the present, including recent emigration patterns and the independence of post-Soviet Muslim states in Central Asia. The atlas features maps designed to illustrate shifting frontiers and population densities, alongside historical maps of changing boundaries, trade routes, and the rise and fall of dynasties and religious sects. Accompanying essays explore various themes across Muslim-majority regions, addressing topics such as Shari'a, philosophy, architecture, trade, family life, and the impact of European domination and Islamic political movements.
The book provides an in-depth analysis of Saudi Arabia's complex socio-political landscape, juxtaposing its modernizing efforts against a backdrop of repression and conflict. It examines the implications of Jamal Khashoggi's murder, highlighting the intensified suppression of dissent amidst ongoing wars and geopolitical tensions. Author Malise Ruthven traces the historical roots of the House of Saud's power, revealing its manipulation of Wahhabism and collaboration with Western interests. The narrative also scrutinizes Crown Prince MBS's dual role in promoting liberalization while enforcing autocracy.
