{"product_id":"leisurely-islam","title":"Leisurely Islam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeisurely Islam by Lara Deeb \u0026amp; Mona Harb | Sociology, Urban Life \u0026amp; Muslim Politics in Beirut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 286 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Release\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 October 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the intersection of religion, modernity, and urban life in Leisurely Islam by Lara Deeb and Mona Harb—a compelling study of contemporary Shi‘ite society in South Beirut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs cafés, restaurants, and leisure spaces flourish, this book examines how young Shi‘i Muslims navigate faith, identity, and modern lifestyles in a rapidly changing urban environment. Through rich ethnographic insights, the authors reveal the tensions between tradition and modernity, morality and leisure, and religion and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the prestigious Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics, this work offers a nuanced understanding of how geography, class, and politics shape moral choices in Lebanon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e🌍 In-depth study of South Beirut’s social and cultural transformation \u003cbr\u003e☕ Explores cafés, leisure culture, and urban spaces \u003cbr\u003e🧠 Examines morality, religion, and modern identity \u003cbr\u003e🕌 Insights into Shi‘ite Muslim communities and political dynamics \u003cbr\u003e📚 Based on ethnographic research and real-life narratives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThought-provoking and academically rich \u003cbr\u003eOffers fresh perspectives on Islam and modern life \u003cbr\u003eIdeal for students of sociology, anthropology, and politics \u003cbr\u003eEngaging analysis of youth culture and urban change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents of sociology, anthropology, and Middle Eastern studies \u003cbr\u003eResearchers and academics \u003cbr\u003eReaders interested in religion, politics, and urban culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esociology books on islam, middle east studies books, urban anthropology books, muslim politics books, shiite community studies, lebanon society book, religion and modernity books, academic sociology books, princeton studies muslim politics, best anthropology books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lara Deeb and Mona Harb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53984803815699,"sku":"BY9.4011","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/9780691153667.webp?v=1774601405","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/leisurely-islam","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}