Alone among Muslim countries; Morocco is known for its own national form of Islam; “Moroccan Islam.†However; this pathbreaking study reveals that Moroccan Islam was actually invented in the early twentieth century by French ethnographers and colonial officers who were influenced by British colonial practices in India. Between 1900 and 1920; these researchers compiled a social inventory of Morocco that in turn led to the emergence of a new object of study; Moroccan Islam; and a new field; Moroccan studies. In the process; they resurrected the monarchy and reinvented Morocco as a modern polity. This is an important contribution for scholars and readers interested in questions of orientalism and empire; colonialism and modernity; and the invention of traditions.
#1239072 in Books 2009-11-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.36 x 6.38 x 9.04l; 1.80 #File Name: 0520259130462 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worth the readBy laurellearA most fascinating read!! My family comes from these people in SF and it was interesting to read the history surrounding these chosen ones!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy richard dreimanjust as indicated; delivered on time0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good historyBy burton meyerVery thorough history of the Jews of San Francisco. Covers events and personalities and the religious institutions.
