Book Discussion: Polymaths of Islam

Activity Type: 
Lecture
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Presenter: 
James Pickett
Date: 
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 15:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Zoom

The Embassy of Uzbekistan is hosting a virtual presentation of the book Polymaths of Islam by James Pickett on November 11th at 3pm EST.

Polymaths of Islam analyzes the social and intellectual power of religious leaders who created a shared culture that integrated Central Asia, Iran, and India from the mid-eighteenth century through the early twentieth.

In his book, James Pickett demonstrates that Islamic scholars were simultaneously mystics and administrators, judges and occultists, physicians and poets. This integrated understanding of the world of Islamic scholarship unlocks a different way of thinking about transregional exchange networks. Pickett reveals a Persian-language cultural sphere that transcended state boundaries and integrated a spectacularly vibrant Eurasia that is invisible from published sources alone.

During the presentation you will have a chance to learn more about the experience Dr. Pickett had during the writing of the book and ask him your questions.

You can join the virtual presentation at the following zoom-link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87553629731

If you have any questions, please feel free to address them to Mr. Akhror Burkhanov at aburkhanov@mfa.uz or akhrorb@gmail.com.

UCIS Unit: 
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
World Regions: 
Russia/Eastern Europe
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
No