Genealogy and Knowledge in Muslim Societies: Understanding the Past

This Collection Of Nine Case Studies Provides An Understanding Of Genealogy In Muslim Societies And Highlights How Ideas About Kinship And Descent Have Shaped Communal And National Identities In Such Societies. The Volume Provides A Window Onto Muslim Societies, Particularly With Regard To The Generation, Preservation And Manipulation Of Genealogical Knowledge. Edited By Sarah Bowen Savant And Helena De Felipe. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.