Morality at the margins: youth, language, and Islam in coastal Kenya
"What does it mean to be young, modern, and Muslim? Documenting everyday life in Lamu (Kenya), this book explores the mundane practices of behavior and speech that create moral personhood. In elaborating everyday practices of Islamic pluralism, the book shows how Muslim societies critically eng...
| Summary: | "What does it mean to be young, modern, and Muslim? Documenting everyday life in Lamu (Kenya), this book explores the mundane practices of behavior and speech that create moral personhood. In elaborating everyday practices of Islamic pluralism, the book shows how Muslim societies critically engage with change while sustaining a sense of integrity and morality." |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | xxi, 302 Seiten, Illustrationen |
| ISBN: | 0823286509 |