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Book SynopsisDrawing on the multifaceted history of the Middle East, Kishwar Rizvi offers a richly illustrated analysis of the role of transnational mosques in the construction of contemporary Muslim identity. As Rizvi explains, transnational mosques are structures built through the support of both government sponsorshipand diverse transnational networks.
Trade ReviewClearly written, finely illustrated, and wonderfully organized . . . will be of enormous value to anyone interested in how the state ideology in the Middle East is manifest in the built environment. Highly recommended." -
Choice"It goes without saying that this is a timely volume, not only because it looks at the mosque as a key site of cultural politics in a world where political tension over religious difference prevails but also because of its methodological framework exposing the fallacy of representing Islam as a monolith. Nevertheless, it would be a mistake to limit
The Transnational Mosque to a study on Islamic rchitecture; the book provides invaluable insights on the politics of architecture." -
Art Bulletin"
The Transnational Mosque represents an extremely timely return to the study of religious architecture as part of our contemporary cultural landscape. It provides a well-researched and articulate narration of architectural projects that exceed national borders, grounded in remarkably cogent summaries of local politics and histories." -
Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians
