The historiography of modern Syria has been dominated by the work of political, economic, and social historians. While scholarly interest in the cultural and intellectual fields has increased over the past decade or so, this work tends to focus on the post-2000 period, with the lion’s share of attention being placed on cultural production and intellectual engagements from the Syrian uprising in 2011 and after.
Dr. Mohammed Bamyeh, Professor of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh will present on his book Lifeworlds of Islam: The Pragmatics of a Religion.
How do ancient ideas continue to appear relevant in a modern world? In Lifeworlds of Islam: The Pragmatics of a Religion (Oxford UP, 2019), Mohammad Bamyeh shows that Islam has lived on not because of any standard dogmas, but because it served as a compass for practical individual orientations or “lifeworlds.” The text maps out how Muslims have employed the faith to foster global networks, public philosophies, and engaged civic lives.
Islamophobia Studies Center, University of California Berkley
A conversation with Joel Beinin, Sherene Seikaly and Bassam Haddad. ISC is hosting a webinar conversation with the editors of the newly released book, A Critical Political Economy of the ME and North Africa, this Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 PM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. Hosted by the Islamophobia Studies Center
Lifta is the only Arab village abandoned in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war that has not been completely destroyed or repopulated by Jews. Its ruins are now threatened by an Israeli development plan that would convert it into an upscale Jewish neighborhood. Discovering that his parents' Holocaust experiences may have distorted his views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Menachem - the filmmaker and an Orthodox Jew from Brooklyn - sets out to establish a personal relationship with a Palestinian.
University of Massachusetts Professor Emeritus Sut Jhally will share select clips and discuss the key findings of his 2016 documentary, "The Occupation of the American Mind," which analyzes pro-Israel public relations efforts within the U.S. Jhally will explore whether the news media have been getting better—or worse—since the documentary was produced, and whether election-season news coverage is likely to cover—or cover up—growing challenges to standard pro-Israel narratives and politics.
Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies
The discussion will take place at 6:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME
The plight of the Uyghurs is arguably the single biggest human rights violation in the world today. Assistant Professor of History James Pickett (University of Pittsburgh) will facilitate a discussion using articles and chapters of books to shed light on the historical context and current conditions facing the Uyghurs of China.
After registering, participants will receive a reading packet and a Zoom meeting link.
PA Teachers can earn Act 48 Credit. Please provide number in registration form.
University of Pittsburgh Center for Governance and Markets, Beth Shalom, Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies
Sean Roberts is Associate Professor and Director of the International Development Program at the Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University. His research focuses on China's development of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. His new book, The War on the Uyghurs: China's Internal Campaign against a Muslim Minority, was recently published by Princeton University Press.
Few of Kind store presents this discussion and presentation by Sadaf Khan
A 5$ donation is appreciated as all proceeds will go to the Muslim Women's Shelter in Pittsburgh.
