The Iranian revolution still baffles most Western observers. Few considered the rise of theocracy in a modernized state possible, and fewer thought it might result from a popular revolution. Said...
This book explores the clash of civilizations between the secular government and Muslim traditions in West Africa, appraising the challenge of separating the administration of the state from the...
Unravel the fascinating history of the turban, from its origins to its religious uses and its appearance in contemporary fashion and culture.A turban is a strip of cloth folded and wrapped around the...