The perils of joy : contesting mulid festivals in contemporary Egypt

Introduction -- At the mulid -- Festive experiences -- Against ambivalence -- An "other" of modern Egypt -- A cultural icon -- Legitimizing celebration -- Transformations -- Conclusion: a complete life.

Détails bibliographiques
Auteur principal: Schielke, Samuli 1972- (Auteur)
Format: Ebook
Langue:English
Publié: Syracuse, N.Y : Syracuse University Press, 2012
Titres liés à la collection:Contemporary issues in the Middle East
Sujets:Mawlid al-Nabī Fasts and feasts RELIGION ; Islam ; General SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Islamic Studies Fasts and feasts ; Islam
Description matérielle:1 Online-Ressource (1 PDF file)