Gharipour, Mohammad (EDT)
The Bazaar in the Islamic City
- ISBN 13:
- 9789774165290
- author:
- Gharipour, Mohammad (EDT)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- The American University in Cairo Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 24.64 x 19.81 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Islamic Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Bazaar in the Islamic City: Design, Culture, and History By Mohammad Gharipour This comprehensive volume explores the cultural significance of bazaars in Islamic cities, revealing their role as social and cultural hubs where goods are exchanged and traditions are practiced. Through a range of case studies from across the Middle East, the book sheds light on the unique history, structure, and practices of each bazaar. From Cairo to Yazd, Damascus to Istanbul, each bazaar has its own distinct character, reflecting the complex interplay between historical evolution, industrial development, social and political conditions, and urban morphology. This interdisciplinary study offers a fascinating insight into the enduring importance of markets as cultural institutions in Islamic societies. By examining the dynamics of the bazaar, Gharipour reveals a thread of continuity from past to present, where goods exchange is not just a practical transaction but a social ritual that has been practiced for thousands of years.
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