Delivery included to the United States

Censorship in Islamic Societies

Censorship in Islamic Societies

Hardback (10 May 2002)

Not available for sale

Out of stock

This service is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Publisher's Synopsis

A study of censorship in Islamic societies, concentrating on key events throughout history. The text includes analysis of: censorship in Algeria; the "fatwa" against Salman Rushdie; Taliban repression in Afghanistan; and the 1980 transmission on British TV of "Death of a Princess".

About the Publisher

Saqi Books

"Anyone interested in Arab culture is aware of the invaluable role Saqi plays in making available pioneering, specialist and often controversial books that large publishers refuse to go near." The Times "Still issuing titles that stimulate and challenge - books with editorial audacity" Independent Saqi Books is an independent publishing house of quality general interest and academic books on North Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 1983 in London, Saqi's links with cutting edge and authoritative voices have led to a rigorous reassessment of Arab cultural heritage.

Book information

ISBN: 9780863560989
Publisher: Saqi Books
Imprint: Saqi Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 363.31091767
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 216
Weight: 601g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 19mm