Majnun: The Madman in Medieval Islamic Society by Michael W. Dols (Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198202210
ISBN-13
9780198202219
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2001061
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
568 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
MajnūN : the Madman in Medieval Islamic Society
Publication Year
1992
Subject
Islamic Studies, Psychopathology / General, Psychiatry / General, Middle East / General, Europe / Medieval
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science, Psychology, Medical, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
36.1 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
92-013296
Reviews
'Michael Dols' majestic survey of the place of madness and the madman in Islamic society is a tour de force ... Dols has undertaken a breathtakingly extensive journey through obscure as well as well-known texts in diverse fields.'Newsline, October 1993'impressively wide-ranging monograph ... The range and thoroughness of Dols's Majnun means that his book has permanent value as a chrestomathy.'Times Literary Supplement'The most striking feature of this book is the deep interest of the author to know his unusual subject without passing any judgements himself. The meticulously researched details only serve to make this book a more fascinating read.'Maryam Jameelah, Muslim World Book Review, 15, no. 2, 1995'no one has done a comprehensive study. At long last, Michael Dols has done exactly that and created a magnificent piece of scholarship...this is a major contribution not only to the field of Middle Eastern studies, but also to the field of medical and psychiatric history. It is essential reading for anyone interested in medical or intellectual history.'International Journal of Middle East Studies'anyone who is interested in anthropological, historical or legal aspects of mental illness or deviant behaviour will find the contents extremely interesting. No one with an interest in transcultural psychiatry or Islamic society can find it less than totally fascinating.'British Journal of Medical Psychology'A work of great erudition.'Aziz Al-Azmeh, History Workshop Journal, Vol. 41, '96'he has left an enduring legacy in his study of madness in medieval Islam ... His book will without doubt be the standard work on the subject for years to come. Encyclopaedic in scope, ranging from Galenic medicine to popular beliefs, from prophetic medicine to holy healing, from literary madmen to the cult of saints, it incorporates a wealth of materials from a wide variety of sources ... his book is a pioneering contribution, and its value should not beunderestimated ... the book should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in this fascinating and complex subject.'Julie Scott Meisami, Oriental Institute, Oxford, Journal of Islamic Studies, Vol. 7, 1, Jan '96, 'Michael Dols' majestic survey of the place of madness and the madman in Islamic society is a tour de force ... Dols has undertaken a breathtakingly extensive journey through obscure as well as well-known texts in diverse fields.'Newsline, October 1993
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
616.8900917671
Table Of Content
List of IllustrationsAbbreviationsTransliterationIntroductionI. Healing Natural and Supernatural: Medicine, Religion and Magic1: Galen and Mental Illness2: Galen into Arabic3: The Reformulation of Greek Medicine4: Medical Madness5: Other Causes of Insanity6: The Treatment of the Insane7: Religious Healing: The Judaeo-Christian Background8: Religious Healing in Islam9: The Theory of Magic in Healing10: The Practice of Magic in HealingII. Perception: Profane and Sacred11: The Romantic Fool12: The Wise Fool13: The Holy FoolIII. Unreason: Privilege and Deprivation14: Insanity in Islamic Law15: The State and the Insane16: ConclusionsAppendicesBibliographyIndex
Synopsis
This is a comprehensive and original study of madness in the medieval Islamic world. Using a wide variety of sources, historical, literary, and art, the author explores beliefs about madness in Islamic society and examines attitudes towards individuals afflicted by mental illness or disability., This is a study of madness in the medieval Islamic world. Using a wide variety of sources--historical, literary, and art--the late Michael Dols explores beliefs about madness in Islamic society and examines attitudes towards individuals afflicted by mental illness or disability. The book demonstrates the links between Christian and Muslim medical beliefs and practices, and traces the influence of certain Christian beliefs, such as miracle-working, on Islamic practices. It breaks new ground in analyzing the notions of the romantic fool, the wise fool, and the holy fool in medieval Islam within the framework of perceptions of mental illness. It shows that the madman was not regarded as a pariah, an outcast, or a scapegoat. This is a comprehensive and original work, with insights into magic, medicine, and religion that combine to broaden our understanding of medieval Islamic society., This is a comprehensive and original study of madness in the medieval Islamic world. Using a wide variety of sources from history, literature, and art, the late Michael Dols explores beliefs about madness in Islamic society and examines attitudes towards individuals afflicted by mental illness or disability.The book demonstrates the links between Christian and Muslim medical beliefs and practices, and traces the influence of certain Christian beliefs, such as miracle-working, on Islamic practices. It breaks new ground in analysing the notions of the romantic fool, the wise fool, and the holy fool in medieval Islam within the framework of perceptions of mental illness, and shows that the madman was not regarded as a pariah, an outcast, or a scapegoat. This is a comprehensive and original work, whose insights into magic, medicine, and religion combine to open up our understanding of medieval Islamic society.
LC Classification Number
RC449.I7D65 1992
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- h***e (156)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAll 3 books in excellent condition and as described. Well packaged to protect the books.