The Calligraphic State
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Sub-titled Textual Domination and History in a Muslim Society, this is an innovative combination of anthropology, history and post-modern theory. It is a social history of Yemen covering the manuscript era to the printing press and focuses on the relationship between writing and authority in a Muslim society from the late 19th century Ottoman period to the contemporary republic. The author presents innovative readings of a broad spectrum of sources and raises important issues for the future of Middle East studies. The Calligraphic State by Brinkley Messick. Published by University of California Press 1993. 341pp. Hardback with dust jacket. Dust jacket condition: Very Good - only minor wear to edges, largely a nice bright copy. Book condition: Very Good - clean covers, tightly bound, clean throughout. No former owner inscriptions.
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