Beyond Imaginaries of Islamic Urban Space: A Global Perspective

Edited by Mona Fawaz and Zeynep Çelik

Cities and Metaphors: Beyond Imaginaries of Islamic Urban Space (Routledge Research in Planning and Urban Design)

by Kenny Weiss

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This book explores the diverse and complex ways in which Islamic urban spaces are imagined, constructed, and experienced around the world. Drawing on a range of case studies from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Asia, the authors argue that Islamic urban spaces are not simply physical manifestations of religious beliefs, but are also shaped by political, economic, social, and cultural factors. The book challenges the notion of a single, monolithic Islamic urban space, and instead presents a nuanced and multifaceted understanding of these spaces.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Imagining Islamic Urban Space," examines the ways in which Islamic urban spaces are imagined and represented in literature, art, and film. The second part, "Constructing Islamic Urban Space," explores the processes by which Islamic urban spaces are built and shaped. The third part, "Experiencing Islamic Urban Space," examines the ways in which people experience and use Islamic urban spaces.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of urban planning, architecture, religious studies, and Middle Eastern studies. It will also be of interest to anyone interested in the relationship between religion and urban space.

Table of Contents

• : Imagining, Constructing, and Experiencing Islamic Urban Space
• Imagining Islamic Urban Space
• Islamic Urban Space in Literature
• Islamic Urban Space in Art
• Islamic Urban Space in Film
• Constructing Islamic Urban Space
• The Politics of Islamic Urban Planning
• The Economics of Islamic Urban Development
• The Social and Cultural Dimensions of Islamic Urban Space
• Experiencing Islamic Urban Space
• Everyday Life in Islamic Urban Space
• Religious Practices in Islamic Urban Space
• Tourism and Islamic Urban Space
• : Beyond Imaginaries of Islamic Urban Space

Reviews

"This book is a major contribution to the study of Islamic urban space. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the diverse ways in which Islamic urban spaces are imagined, constructed, and experienced around the world. The book challenges the notion of a single, monolithic Islamic urban space, and instead presents a rich and multifaceted understanding of these spaces." - Nasser Rabbat, Aga Khan Professor of Islamic Architecture, MIT

"This book is a timely and important contribution to the study of urbanism and religion. It offers a unique and comprehensive perspective on the complex and dynamic relationship between Islam and urban space. The book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the relationship between religion and the built environment." - Nancy K. Miller, Professor of Religion and American Culture, Barnard College and Columbia University

Contributors

• Mona Fawaz
• Zeynep Çelik
• Abdelfattah Khalidi
• Amira Bennison
• Arzu Öztürkmen
• Aslıhan Tavşancıoğlu
• Burcu Karahan
• Esra Akcan
• Gülhan Balsoy
• Hülya Aksu
• İhsan Bilgin
• Judith E. Tucker
• Nasser Rabbat
• Nancy K. Miller
• Pınar Seyhan

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Publisher: Routledge

Publication Date: August 15, 2023

: 978-1-032-40732-1 (hardcover)
: 978-1-032-40733-8 (paperback)
: 978-1-032-40734-5 (ebook)

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Cities and Metaphors: Beyond Imaginaries of Islamic Urban Space (Routledge Research in Planning and Urban Design)

by Kenny Weiss

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5146 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	204 pages

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