Debates on Civilization in the Muslim World : Critical Perspectives on Islam and Modernity

In the social sciences, civilization is one of the most oft-debated concepts. However, debates around civilization are still framed by Western assumptions and concerns- as with the very idea of civilization itself. Nevertheless, civilization remains a central theme in the Muslim world. Encounter with the concept and fact of civilization is comprised of a series of investigations that include multi-dimensional analyses. The overall objective of this volume is to expose complex issues for further discussion pertaining to civilization.