Description: Islam, Science Fiction and Extraterrestrial Life: The Culture of Astrobiology in the Muslim World [Paperback] Determann, J�rg Matthias Product Overview The Muslim world is not commonly associated with science fiction. Religion and repression have often been blamed for a perceived lack of creativity, imagination and future-oriented thought. However, even the most authoritarian Muslim-majority countries have produced highly imaginative accounts on one of the frontiers of knowledge: astrobiology, or the study of life in the universe. This book argues that the Islamic tradition has been generally supportive of conceptions of extra-terrestrial life, and in this engaging account, Jörg Matthias Determann provides a survey of Arabic, Bengali, Malay, Persian, Turkish, and Urdu texts and films, to show how scientists and artists in and from Muslim-majority countries have been at the forefront of the exciting search. Determann takes us to little-known dimensions of Muslim culture and religion, such as wildly popular adaptations of Star Wars and mysterious movements centred on UFOs. Repression is shown to have helped science fiction more than hurt it, with censorship encouraging authors to disguise criticism of contemporary politics by setting plots in future times and on distant planets. The book will be insightful for anyone looking to explore the science, culture and politics of the Muslim world and asks what the discovery of extra-terrestrial life would mean for one of the greatest faiths. Read more Details Publisher : I.B. Tauris (May 18, 2023) Language : English Paperback : 284 pages ISBN-10 : 0755650360 ISBN-13 : 61 Item Weight : 14.4 ounces Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.6 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #3,367,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #282 in Middle Eastern Literary Criticism (Books) #1,233 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Criticism (Books) #1,490 in Islamic Social Studies #282 in Middle Eastern Literary Criticism (Books) #1,233 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Criticism (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0755650360
ISBN10: 0755650360
ISBN13: 9780755650361
EAN: 9780755650361
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Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Islam, Science Fiction and Extraterrestrial Life : the Culture of Astrobiology in the Muslim World
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2023
Subject: Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern, Popular Culture, Middle East / General
Item Weight: 14.3 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9.2 in
Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Social Science, History
Author: Jörg Matthias Determann
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
