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Book SynopsisA History of The Encyclopaedia of Islam is the back story of the decisions that shaped the pre-eminent reference work in the field of Islamic Studies and of the labour that went into it, a story that has not yet been told. It is a record of a monumental, century-long project, undertaken by the greatest scholars of its time; of friendships and rivalries; and of the extraordinary circumstances in which it took shape. As a product of and a contribution to a century's evolving view of Islamic history, civilization, and religion, this history sheds light onto the world of academia, of the individual scholars who contributed to the encyclopedia's success, and of a time-Europe before and after two world wars-and an age of publishing that dramatically changed in its lifetime.
Trade Review"The author had access to archives of personal papers and letters, and to documentation in the publisher's records. This has enabled the writing of a work that brings a unique perspective to the history of an invaluable resource, and shines a fascinating light on its creation and backstory, a story that should be of interest to all who use the Encyclopaedia of Islam, for reference, research, or teaching." Roberta Dougherty, Librarian for the Middle East, Yale University Library
Table of ContentsList of Figures Series Editors' Preface Preface Abbreviations Chapter One The First Editions 1. The Planning Stage, 1892-1899 2. The International Association of Academies 3. The Preparatory Stage, 1901-1908 4. The Thirds Stage, Snouck and Houtsma, 1909-1924 5. Weisinck Successed, 1924-1939 Chapter Two. The Second Edition 1. Constancy, 1948-1956 2. Under New Management, 1957-1997 3. Ascendancy of the Corporate Dollar, 1997-2006 Chapter Three. The Publisher and the Process 1. A Brief History of E. J. Brill 2. Production process Chapter Four. European Trials: Politics and Scholarship Conclusion Appendix One. Entries in the Spécimen d’une enclycopédie musulmane, 1898 Appendix Two. Translation of Max Seligsohn's Critique of the First Edition, 1909 Appendix Three. Supplementary Publications Bibliography Index
