| Muslim Society and the Western Indian Ocean: The Seafarers of Kachchh Contributor(s): Simpson, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415376106 ISBN-13: 9780415376105 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: Based on substantial ethnographic research and further textual and archival research, this book offers a unique perspective on the anthropology of the western Indian Ocean region. The book explores the social migration (kinship, patron-client relations, etc.) through which causes are translated into successful political and economic effects such as Islamic reform and political aspiration. This original work will be useful to scholars of the Indian Ocean as well as many anthropologists. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Commerce |
| Dewey: 338.762 |
| LCCN: 2005026801 |
| Series: Indian Ocean |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.32" W x 9.24" (0.99 lbs) 194 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Indian - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on substantial ethnographic, textual and archival research, this interesting book offers a new perspective on the anthropology of the western Indian Ocean. Writing in a clear, engaging style, and covering an impressive range of theoretical terrain, Simpson critically explores the relationships between people and things that give life to the region and drive shifting patterns of social change among Muslims in the highly-politicized state of Gujarat. Scholars of the Indian Ocean, Muslim society in South Asia, and Hindu nationalism, as well as anthropologists in general, will find this a fascinating read and a major contribution to research in this area. |