The calligraphic state [electronic resource] : textual domination and history in a Muslim society /
Messick, Brinkley Morris.
American Council of Learned Societies.
Berkeley, Calif. ; London : University of California Press,
1993.
In this innovative combination of anthropology, history, and postmodern theory, Brinkley Messick examines the changing relation of writing and authority in a Muslim society from the late 19th century to the present.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-331) and index.
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
In this innovative combination of anthropology, history, and postmodern theory, Brinkley Messick examines the changing relation of writing and authority in a Muslim society from the late 19th century to the present.
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Islam
Manuscripts, Arabic
Islamic law
Diplomatics, Arabic
Public opinion
Islam
Manuscripts, Arabic
Diplomatics, Arabic
Religion
Philosophy & Religion
Islam