Focusing on Ottoman Lebanon, this title shows how sectarianism was a manifestation of modernity that transcended the physical boundaries of a particular country. It challenges those who have viewed sectarian violence as an Islamic response to westernization or simply as a product of social and economic inequities among religious groups. schovat popis
Ussama Makdisi, a prominent historian and educator, holds the Arab-American Educational Foundation Chair of Arab Studies at Rice University. His scholarly contributions include "The Culture of Sectarianism," which explores the complexities of sectarian identity, and he is also a coeditor of "Memory and Violence in the Middle East and North Africa," examining the interplay of historical memory and conflict in the region. His work highlights critical themes in Arab studies and contributes to a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern dynamics.