A History of Islamic Societies (Paperback, 2nd)

지구상에 존재하는 거의 모든 이슬람 사회의 역사적 기원과 그 진화과정을 논리정연하게 정리하고 있는 책이다. 이 책의 저자 는 이슬람이란 종교, 제도, 문화, 사상, 법, 도덕, 생활양식 등을 모두 가리키는 문명의 총체라고 말한다. 아라비아 반도에서 처음 시작된 대화는 전 세계로 공간을 확장해가면서 현재까지 1,300년 넘게 지속되었다. 이 책은 그 과정을 역사적으로 설명해주는 책이다. In the second edition of this classic work, Ira Lapidus explores the origins and evolution of Muslim societies. The book, now revised and updated, is divided into three parts. The first covers the formative era of Islamic civilization. The second traces the diffusion of worldwide Islamic societies, while the third explores their reaction to European imperialism, and emergence as independent states. The concluding chapters consider Islam’s recent history, the formation of Islamic revival movements and global Islamic identities. The book is essential reading for students and for those seeking to understand the Muslim peoples. Ira Lapidus’ classic history of the origins and evolution of Muslim societies has been completely revised and updated for a second edition. The book traces the evolution of Islam from Muhammad to the present day. It is essential reading for students and for anyone seeking to understand the Muslim peoples. Ira M. Lapidus was Professor of Islamic history at the University of California at Berkeley.