Messianism and Sociopolitical Revolution in Medieval Islam
Arjomand, Said Amir This is a fascinating account of a far too little known revolutionary tradition, essential reading for all those interested in the comparative study of revolutionary phenomena. The book is a major addition to Arjomand´s work on the historical sociology of Islam."—Johann P. Arnason, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, La Trobe University, Melbourne “Saïd Arjomand has elaborated a concept of revolution that articulates the transformative force of a...