This is the most comprehensive study of the modernizing trend of political and social thought in the Arab Middle East.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface to the 1983 reissue; Notes on transliteration and references; 1. The Islamic state; 2. The Ottoman empire; 3. First views of Europe; 4. The first generation: Tahtawi, Khayr Al-Din and Bustani; 5. Jamal Al-Din Al-afghani; 6. Muhammad 'Abduh; 7. 'Abduh's Egyptian disciples: Islam and modern civilization; 8. Egyptian nationalism; 9. Rashid Rida; 10. Christian secularists: Shumayyil and Antun; 11. Arab nationalism; 12. Taha Husayn; 13. Epilogue: past and future; Select bibliography; Index.
