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The city in the Islamic world /

Draws attention to the sites of life, politics and culture where different generations of the Islamic world have made their mark. This book not only includes snapshots of historical fabric but also deals with the transformation of this fabric into modern and contemporary urban entities.

Other Authors: Jayyusi, Salma Khadra., Holod, Renata., Petruccioli, Attilio, 1945-, Raymond, Andre.
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2008.
Series: Handbuch der Orientalistik. Nahe und der Mittlere Osten ; 94 Bd.
Subjects:
Islamic cities and towns > Islamic countries > History.
Islamic cities and towns > Islamic countries > Social life and customs.
Islamic cities and towns > Islamic countries > Intellectual life.
Cities and towns > Islamic Empire.
SOCIAL SCIENCE.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Sociology > Urban.
Stadtentwicklung.
Stadt.
Islamische Staaten.
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=312719
Related Items: Print version:: City in the Islamic world.
Table of Contents:
  • v. 1. pt. 1: General topics ; pt. 2: Regional aspects ; pt. 3: Case studies
  • v. 2. pt. 4: City functions ; pt. 5: The modern and contemporary city.

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