This book presents a comprehensive historical and analytical account of the city of Khartoum, examining its emergence, growth, and transformation into a unique “ametropolis.” Dr. Abdel Aziz Khalid traces the origins of Khartoum from its early settlement stages through its development during the Turco-Egyptian administration, the Mahdist period, and the Anglo-Egyptian era. The study explores…
For many reasons autobiographical writing has not, in times past, been prominent in Asian society, but more recently increasing numbers of politicians and statesmen, writers and artists, administrators and ordinary men 'of excellence' have turned to describing their own lives, for the enlightenment of others. The titles in this series come initially from South-East Asia. Many are translations. …
This volume provides an in-depth examination of the status and evolution of Islam in Brunei Darussalam during the period of governance by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. It details how the Sultan, who is both the Head of State and the Head of Islam, has actively shaped and promoted the official policy of Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB), which underpins the country's…
Buku ini menjelaskan tentang perjuangan politik islam fundamentalis di Indonesia. Isi buku ini berasal dari tesis penulis dalam menyelesaikan studi Master di Universitas Gajah Mada. Walaupun hanya berfokus pada satu organisasi yaitu Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia, namun dapat memberikan gambaran bagaimana gerakan islam fundamentalis dari lahir hingga menjelang keruntuhan serta perjuangan yang dila…
Recent years have witnessed a considerable flowering of efforts to decentralize decision-making and planning in the developing countries of Asia. In Decentralized Governance in Asian Countries the contributors examine the theoretical underpinnings of decentralization, the origins of the various systems, their common and distinctive features, and their efficacy in terms of ensuring the meaningfu…
Muslims in the Philippines, Muslims in the Pasific, Muslims in the East Africa, Research in Progress