Malise Ruthven is an author whose works delve into the complexities of Islam and broader religious landscapes. His writing explores how faith is shaped and manifested across diverse cultures and within the modern era. A former BBC scriptwriter, Ruthven now writes full-time, bringing a deep engagement with comparative religion and cultural history to his explorations.
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.
Encyclopedic and panoramic in its scope, this fascinating work chronicles the rich spiritual, political, and cultural institutions of Arab history through 13 centuries.
Fundamentalism is seen as the major threat to world peace today, a conclusion impossible to ignore since the events in New York on September 11 2001. But what is fundamentalism? Malise Ruthven tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes simple definition, yet urgently needs to be understood.
Exploring the complexities of both religious and secular fundamentalism, this book delves into the various manifestations of these movements around the globe. Malise Ruthven presents a clear and engaging analysis, aiming to clarify the elusive term 'fundamentalism' and its implications for global peace. By examining the nature and impact of these ideologies, the author sheds light on a pressing contemporary issue.
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 without question immense general and academic interest in the Islamic world at present. After the attacks on New York and Washington in September 2001 and the wars on Afghanistan and Iraq, 'Islamic Fundamentalism' has come to be seen by many people in the West as the primary threat to world peace. Although not all scholars would agree that we are heading for a 'Clash on Civilizations' between Islam and the West, few would dispute that Islamic and Western cultures have evolved very differently. It is impossible to have a real understanding of current Islam without first understanding the historical perspective. Malise Ruthven, author of many acclaimed works on Islam and the Islamic world, including Fundamentalism, A Fury of The Islamist Attack on America, and A Very Short Introduction, and a regular commentator in the print and broadcast media, is ideally placed to provide this perspective. Thoroughly researched and very well written, the Historical Atlas of the Islamic World is concise, accessible, and authoritative. It spans the period from pre-Islamic late antiquity to the present day, incorporating recent patterns of emigration from Muslim-majority countries and the independence of the post-Soviet Muslim states of Central Asia. The maps use the latest design techniques to indicate the shifting nature of frontiers and population densities. In addition to historical maps of the changing internal and external boundaries of the Islamic World, there are maps showing the principle trade routes through which ideas and customs as well as goods were spread. Other maps and charts trace the rise and fall of Islamic dynasties and religious sects, the structure of cities, the distribution of minerals and water resources, agricultural patterns, and archaeological sites. The maps are accompanied by short essays on a wide range of themes, among all the countries and regions with Muslim majorities; institutions such as Shari'a (divine law) and fiqh (jurisprudence); philosophy; architecture; costume; the Muslim city; trade, commerce and manufacturing; the decorative arts; marriage and family life; tribal distributions; kinship, and dynastic power; mosque architecture, ritual, and devotional practices; Sufism; modernist and reformist trends; European domination of the Islamic world; Islamic political movments; oil.
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.
With hundreds of full-color maps and finely crafted images, this atlas illustrates treaties that have determined the fates of millions, beginning with ancient Egyptians. Malise Ruthven and a team of experts provide lively historical commentary about the geopolitical efforts of princes, politicians, and diplomats to carve up the globe.
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.
