The Islamic city: Historic myth, Islamic essence, and contemporary relevance

In the first part of this paper the author attempts to deconstruct Orientalist thinking about the Islamic city by showing not only that the idea itself was "created" on the basis of too few cases but, even worse, was a model of outcomers rather than one of processes. In part II a somewhat...

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Published in:International journal of Middle East studies
Main Author: Abu-Lughod, Janet Lippman (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 1987
In: International journal of Middle East studies
Further subjects:B Islamische Länder / Islamische Welt Orientforschung / Oriental philology City Arabische Länder Cultural history Islam City
B Islam
B Arab countries
B Islamic countries
B City
B History
B Culture
B Oriental philology
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Summary:In the first part of this paper the author attempts to deconstruct Orientalist thinking about the Islamic city by showing not only that the idea itself was "created" on the basis of too few cases but, even worse, was a model of outcomers rather than one of processes. In part II a somewhat different, and more dynamic and analytical model is built up. The article ends with a brief discussion of whether and in what ways it would be feasable or desirable to build contemporary cities on Islamic principles. (DÜI-Hns)
ISSN:0020-7438
Contains:In: International journal of Middle East studies