The Modern Hajj
Themes of Modernity, the Saudi State, International Pilgrims, and the British Experience
The pilgrimage to Mecca, or Hajj, is a unique aspect of Islam. It is also a remarkable logistic feat for the Saudi Kingdom. How does this annual event combine with the transformations of the modern world? In this short book the author charts the changes that have altered the Hajj from the ancient camel caravans to the contemporary motorised and air conditioned pilgrimage it is today. Looking at historic accounts, politics, health, transportation, and the experiences of Muslims living in Britain, this work provides a nuanced overview of the contiguity of the Hajj. This book is an excellent introduction to the broad scope of issues that Hajj…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-3-8383-9032-1
- EAN: 9783838390321
- Produktnummer: 37659113
- Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
- Seitenangabe: 88 S.
- Masse: H22.0 cm x B15.0 cm x D0.5 cm 149 g
- Abbildungen: Paperback
- Gewicht: 149
Über den Autor
Paul holds a Phd in Sociology from the University of Queensland and an MA in Middle East Studies from Exeter University. He is an interdisciplinary scholar interested in religious minorities. He has most recently published work on young Muslims in Hong Kong and everyday multiculturalism. This work on the Hajj hails from his MA research.
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