Journeys to the other shore: muslim and western travelers in search of knowledge
Auteur :
Euben, Roxanne L.
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691138404
Date de publication :
21 juil. 2008
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
482 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The contemporary world is defined by dizzying flows of people and ideas. But while Western travel is associated with a pioneering spirit of discovery, the dominant image of Muslim mobility is the jihadi who travels not to learn but to destroy. This book challenges these stereotypes.