Jurji Zaidan and the Foundations of Arab Nationalism (Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East) - Hardcover

Philipp, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0815633580 ISBN 13: 9780815633587

Publisher: Syracuse University Press, 2014

Synopsis

<p>Jurji Zaidan was one of the leading thinkers of the Arab renaissance.<br> Through his historical novels, his widely read journal, al-Hilal, which is still<br> published today, and his scholarly works, he forged a new cultural Arab<br> identity. In this book, Philipp shows how Zaidan popularized the idea of<br> society that was based on science and reason, and invoked its accessibility<br> to all who aspired to progress and modernity.<br> In the first section, Philipp traces the arc of Zaidan’s career, placing his<br> writings within the political and cultural contexts of the day and analyzing<br> his impact on the emerging Arab nationalist movement. The second part<br> consists of a wide selection of Zaidan’s articles and book excerpts translated<br> into English. These pieces cover such fields as religion and science, society<br> and ethics, and nationalism. With the addition of a comprehensive bibliography,<br> this volume will be recognized as the authoritative source on Zaidan,<br> as well as an essential contribution to the study of Arabic cultural history.</p>

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About the Author

<p>Thomas Philipp retired in 2008 from the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-<br> Nürnberg, where he taught Modern History and Politics of the Middle East for twenty<br> years.</p>

Edition details

• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815633580
• ISBN 13: 9780815633587
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 451