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OverviewThis book situates the Haj in the context of political, commercial, and medical developments in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. It explores pilgrimage against the larger European politics around Mecca and discusses its organization, dynamics, and meanings. The author shows how Haj played an influential role in shaping medical policies and practices, debates, and disease definitions. He also examines the ways in which the pilgrimage was seen by ordinary pilgrims. The volume argues that despite the increasing 'medicalization' of the Haj, pilgrims from the subcontinent continued to view it as an intensely spiritual experience. This will interest scholars and students of history, particularly those concerned with issues of health and medicine in colonial India. It will also be useful for those interested in the history of the pilgrimage. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Saurabh MishraPublisher: OUP India Imprint: OUP India Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.80cm Weight: 0.374kg ISBN: 9780198070603ISBN 10: 0198070608 Pages: 216 Publication Date: December 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPREFACE; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1. FRAMING THE PILGRIMAGE: CONTOURS OF THE HAJ FROM THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT; CHAPTER 2. CHOLERA, COMMERCE, AND THE KAABA: EPIDEMICS AND THE HAJ FROM INDIA;; CHAPTER 3. MEDICALIZING MECCA: EUROPEAN POLICIES AND PILGRIMS' EXPERIENCES IN MECCA; CHAPTER 4. POLITICS AND THE PILGRIMAGE: THE HAJ IN THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY; BIBLIOGRAPHY;INDEXReviewsAuthor InformationSaurabh Mishra did his D.Phil from University of Oxford. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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