The Calligraphic State
Author | : Brinkley Messick |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 355 |
Release | : 1996-06-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780520205154 |
ISBN-13 | : 0520205154 |
Rating | : 4/5 (154 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Calligraphic State written by Brinkley Messick and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1996-06-16 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Throws completely fresh light on non-colonial yet modern systems of legality and moral power. . . . The picture given of Islamic legal education and practice is one of the best available . . . a compelling read and a fine book for teaching."—Paul Dresch, Oxford University