Between memory and desire
R. Stephen Humphreys
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Between memory and desire
Published
2005
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
328
ISBN-13
9780520932586
Description
R. Stephen Humphreys's new book presents a much-needed and thoughtful analysis of Islam's place in today's Middle East. In clear, accessible language, he examines both the medieval and modern history of the region to show the interweaving of the sacred and secular in its political and intellectual life. Between Memory and Desire reminds us how Middle Easterners remember the past: the colonial era as a time of shame, the post-independence period as disappointing, and the Middle Ages as glorious. Driven by these memories, they struggle to liberate themselves from that past and to seize what they view as rightfully theirs.
Subjects
De la démocratie en Amérique
Don Quijote de la Mancha
Visage volé
The Muqaddimah, an introduction to history
The fire next time
Implementation of the Helsinki accords
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Between memory and desire?
This edition of Between memory and desire has approximately 328 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Between memory and desire?
For most readers, Between memory and desire typically takes between 6h 50m and 4h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 82,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 82,000 words
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What is the word count of Between memory and desire?
The estimated word count for Between memory and desire is approximately 82,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Between memory and desire?
Between memory and desire was written by R. Stephen Humphreys.
When was Between memory and desire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.