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Cambridge University Press eBooks, 2009
In this interdisciplinary volume, Dr. Nilgun Anadolu-Okur aims to communicate a constructive anal... more In this interdisciplinary volume, Dr. Nilgun Anadolu-Okur aims to communicate a constructive analysis of Muslim identity, but primarily of Muslim womanhood in the twenty-first century. Her own essay discusses Turkish women's historical emancipation and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's reforms. The other contributors focus on civil, political and international human rights, family laws, honor killings, ethical and gender issues, education, participation in civil life, modernism versus conservatism, life in gated communities, and professional goals and rights of Muslim women under Shari'a law throughout a wide range of countries where Islam is not only the established faith of the land but a principal way of life. Through seven interdisciplinary essays, one play and an interview, the lesser-known aspects of Muslim womanhood in Muslim countries-including Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon-are examined. In addition, the essays depict legal and social impediments faced by Muslims who live in France, Germany and the United States. As an original work this volume seeks to articulate Muslim women's daily struggles, challenges, choices and needs as they practice their rights of womanhood and motherhood in the second decade of the twenty-first century. Through an accurate analysis, a positive subtext is ultimately provided to Muslim identity, specifically to Muslim womanhood. Like anything else, during the age of globalization Islam is going through a transition. As expressed in this study, amendments to civil and religious laws, modifications in established governmental systems and the prominence of individual rights-as opposed to societal norms-coalesce to bring about a contemporary re-assessment of women's rights within Islam globally. Additionally, this volume intends to articulate the concern commonly shared by various scholars that the Western mind needs to be illuminated and educated concerning racially motivated Eurocentric delineations which tend to dismiss the varied qualities and characteristics of Muslim women who have persevered for centuries under the unbending rule of Muslim men in power. Hence, this pioneering study explores the boundaries of the new female Muslim identity both within and outside the Muslim world at the crossroads of globalism and the twenty-first century.
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective, 2010
Bu~ehr-i Stanbul ki bu misl-ii bahadlr Bir sengine yekpare Acem miilkii fedadlr.-~air Nedim This ... more Bu~ehr-i Stanbul ki bu misl-ii bahadlr Bir sengine yekpare Acem miilkii fedadlr.-~air Nedim This paper examines from a culturalist viewpoint istanbul's contribution to the diversification of cultures and ethnic identities of the Republic of Turkey. The city's wealth lies in its reservoir of cultures, multiplicity of civilizations, languages and religions which are lively, highly operational and versatile. istanbul, the city of cultures, has been traditionally recognized with its embodiment of continuous amalgamation and ethnic toleration. At Ortakoy and Boyaclkoy, an Armenian Catholic church, a Gregorian church, two Greek churches, two synagogues and two mosques stand side by side, in close proximity to each other. In Uskiidar's Kuzguncuk (previously Kozinitza) an Armenian church rises near a synagogue. Right across the street a Greek Orthodox church stands next to a mosque. Not far from these structures' there is an old Jewish cemetery. Besides Balat on the European side, Kuzguncuk was once recognized as a long-established Jewish town on istanbul's Anatolian side. Such neighborhoods in istanbul are reminders of a collective epic memory generating a deeply-rooted historical experience in the life of a city which has traditionally served to a diverse population. Almost every district in istanbul suggests a harmonious coexistence among peoples of different ethnic origins and religions who can communicate with each other in Turkish. Thus it is proper to state that istanbul sits at the crossroads of cultures, namely the East and the West, and the city itself does not mind which side she actually belongs to.
Gender Issues, Sep 1, 2005
... Contemporary African American theater: Afrocentricity in the works of Larry Neal, Amiri Barak... more ... Contemporary African American theater: Afrocentricity in the works of Larry Neal, Amiri Baraka, and Charles Fuller. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: Author: Anadolu-Okur, Nilgun (b. 1956, d. ----. PUBLISHER: Garland Pub. (New York). SERIES TITLE: YEAR: 1997. ...
Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi influenced Western societies with his teachings on mysticism and altern... more Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi influenced Western societies with his teachings on mysticism and alternative approaches for human predicaments such as war, aggression and clash of civilizations. The 13 th century Muslim poet is recognized throughout the world as a philosopher of tasawwuf and multicultural discourse; he is the leader of Sufism and a teacher on non-violence, brotherly love, tolerance and conflict resolution. At times of global conflict such as the 2011 Arab Spring, the Syrian resistance and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Rumi's modest appeal for open dialogue and human bonding is much sought for. Yet despite his long-standing legacy, Western world still fails to connect Rumi to his historical and political roots in Turkey, where he eventually embraced eternity. Rumi belongs and is squarely centered within the long-established tradition of Ottoman mysticism and Islamic studies, an inspiration to millions of scholars, authors, activists and philosophers around the world from India and Malaysia to the Americas, Middle-East, Europe, Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Turkish author Elif Shafak illustrates how bridges can be built between Muslims and non-Muslims in Forty Rules of Love (A k). The semi-historical novel is a testimony on how Rumi's Mathnawi and Ottoman mysticism is revered as Islam's most significant gift to the world.
Since antiquity, Anatolian women’s relationship with religion and religious beliefs reveals chara... more Since antiquity, Anatolian women’s relationship with religion and religious beliefs reveals characteristics of a multi-cultural, multi-civilizational outlook whose varying norms and traditions clearly manifest a multiplicity of perspectives. Before the adoption of Islam, Anatolian women’s lives were influenced and shaped by the cultural and political ideology of the times from Greeks to Ionians, Phrygians, Romans, and the Byzantine. Following the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul in 1453 A.D. socio-political climate in Asia Minor was relatively changed under the Islamic law, however, non-Muslims were allowed to practice their traditions and religion as long as they paid taxes to the state. Regardless of socio-cultural and political differences from one region to another, women who lived in Anatolia left their stamp on numerous concepts. Their historic legacy of motherhood, impact of goddesses, their worship and rituals, as well as the circuitous ways Anatolian female identity were shaped over the centuries, constitute the central focus of the author's analysis in this work.
Civil War Book Review, 2017
In the setting of acute myocardial infarction, flow restoration in the culprit epicardial coronar... more In the setting of acute myocardial infarction, flow restoration in the culprit epicardial coronary artery is not synonymous with efficient reperfusion. Microvascular obstruction occurs in 50% of cases and represents a predictor of a long-term unfavorable outcome. Its prevalence has remained constant in recent years despite various treatment attempts. However, the success of targeted therapies could be mainly a problem of timing. Recent data bring evidence with regard to the role of pre-procedural distal embolization and highlight the relation between distal embolism, microvascular obstruction and intramyocardial inflammation. As a result, early detection of microvascular injury represents the first step in the development of targeted, individualized therapeutic approaches. In this context, the identification of new invasive surrogate parameters for the timely assessment and quantification of microvascular obstruction in the catheterization laboratory has become an important subject of current research. Among these, coronary wedge pressure is the most practical and revealing in the setting of primary percutaneous coronary intervention. It may offer comprehensive details on the mechanisms of microvascular injury and may therefore offer guidance for appropriate treatment selection.
Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi influenced Western societies with his teachings on mysticism and altern... more Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi influenced Western societies with his teachings on mysticism and alternative approaches for human predicaments such as war, aggression and clash of civilizations. The 13 century Muslim poet is recognized throughout the world as a philosopher of tasawwuf and multicultural discourse; he is the leader of Sufism and a teacher on non-violence, brotherly love, tolerance and conflict resolution. At times of global conflict such as the 2011 Arab Spring, the Syrian resistance and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Rumi’s modest appeal for open dialogue and human bonding is much sought for. Yet despite his long-standing legacy, Western world still fails to connect Rumi to his historical and political roots in Turkey, where he eventually embraced eternity. Rumi belongs and is squarely centered within the long-established tradition of Ottoman mysticism and Islamic studies, an inspiration to millions of scholars, authors, activists and philosophers around the world from ...
İnsan & Toplum Dergisi (The Journal of Human & Society), 2013
Built upon contemporary discourses about centeredness and multi-culturalist approaches to history... more Built upon contemporary discourses about centeredness and multi-culturalist approaches to history and the making of historiography, this study aims to explore the beginnings of the Afrocentric movement in the 1980s as a leading argument against the advent of Eurocentrism, and Eurocentric interpretations of historiography, civilizational agency and organization within academia in the United States. Black Power and Black Arts Movements have contributed to the formation of Black Studies programs and departments throughout the U.S. facilitating the spread of Afrocentric thought. In its demystification of Western etymology and Eurocentric arguments on universality, and historical precedence, Afrocentricity has played a fundamental role in steering culture-centered ideologies to a multitude in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and the Far East which were particularly polarized after September 11, 2001. It has also been influential in generating conflict-resolution discourses while expanding culturalist positions in defense of civil liberties throughout the world.
The Cambridge Companion to American Civil Rights Literature, 2015
Journal of Black Studies, 1996
In his volume titled Making Malcolm: The Myth and Meaning of Malcolm X (New York, 1995), Michael ... more In his volume titled Making Malcolm: The Myth and Meaning of Malcolm X (New York, 1995), Michael Eric Dyson, an ordained Baptist minister and professor of communication studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, explores the myths and meanings of Malcolm X’s legacy for the contemporary reader. His volume is a compiled review of several books written on Malcolm before and after his assasination, which vary in perspective and methodology. Throughout his chapters, comprising long statements that do not necessarily follow punctuation, embellished with samplings of &dquo;heavy&dquo; vocabulary, Dyson presents a narrative challenge for his readers. Another significant difficulty seems to stem from the intrastructure of the narrative because of rapid changes in its author’s stream of thought. Before he allows his ideas to fully develop on a certain issue, Dyson quickly shifts onto alternate ideas, which renders an overall image of incomprehensibility for certain parts of
Motherhood in Antiquity, 2017
Since antiquity, Anatolian women’s relationship with religion and religious beliefs reveals chara... more Since antiquity, Anatolian women’s relationship with religion and religious beliefs reveals characteristics of a multi-cultural, multi-civilizational outlook whose varying norms and traditions clearly manifest a multiplicity of perspectives. Before the adoption of Islam, Anatolian women’s lives were influenced and shaped by the cultural and political ideology of the times from Greeks to Ionians, Phrygians, Romans, and the Byzantine. Following the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul in 1453 A.D. socio-political climate in Asia Minor was relatively changed under the Islamic law, however, non-Muslims were allowed to practice their traditions and religion as long as they paid taxes to the state. Regardless of socio-cultural and political differences from one region to another, women who lived in Anatolia left their stamp on numerous concepts. Their historic legacy of motherhood, impact of goddesses, their worship and rituals, as well as the circuitous ways Anatolian female identity were shaped over the centuries, constitute the central focus of the author's analysis in this work.
Journal of Black Studies, 1995
... to the conditions of the northbound travel, during the day the fugitive would be concealed in... more ... to the conditions of the northbound travel, during the day the fugitive would be concealed in a barn, cave, sail loft, or hayrick. Most houses that were stations had secret passages and chambers to facilitate hiding or escaping. One of these houses, the Alexander Dobbin House in ...
In this interdisciplinary volume, Dr. Nilgun Anadolu-Okur aims to communicate a constructive anal... more In this interdisciplinary volume, Dr. Nilgun Anadolu-Okur aims to communicate a constructive analysis of Muslim identity, but primarily of Muslim womanhood in the twenty-first century. Her own essay discusses Turkish women's historical emancipation and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's reforms. The other contributors focus on civil, political and international human rights, family laws, honor killings, ethical and gender issues, education, participation in civil life, modernism versus conservatism, life in gated communities, and professional goals and rights of Muslim women under Shari'a law throughout a wide range of countries where Islam is not only the established faith of the land but a principal way of life. Through seven interdisciplinary essays, one play and an interview, the lesser-known aspects of Muslim womanhood in Muslim countries-including Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon-are examined. In addition, the essays depict legal and social impediment...
Explores the heart of the dramatic imagination of the Black Arts Movement during the Civil Rights... more Explores the heart of the dramatic imagination of the Black Arts Movement during the Civil Rights and Black Power era. Analyzes the works of three pioneering dramatists, revealing the roots of an Afrocentric approach to theater, and introduces a new methodology for exploring Afrocentrism that is par
This work provides extensive critical analysis of Orhan Pamuk's work. The contributors establ... more This work provides extensive critical analysis of Orhan Pamuk's work. The contributors establish Pamuk as a universal author whose contributions to the genre of novel have not only enriched our understanding of modern Turkish literature, but have generated discussions on national identity. Turkish author Orhan Pamuk is the winner of 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature. His novels have been translated into several languages. However lack of extensive critical analysis about much of Pamuk's work renders Nilgun Anadolu-Okur's edited volume a significant contribution to the development of research and scholarship in comparative literature. Using close textual analysis, the contributors to this international volume of critical essays cover the full range of Pamuk's fictional output, including an overview of his themes, plots and characters. The editor's introduction reveals a centered analysis of the author's perspective on historical consciousness, as it recaps the im...
Cambridge University Press eBooks, 2009
In this interdisciplinary volume, Dr. Nilgun Anadolu-Okur aims to communicate a constructive anal... more In this interdisciplinary volume, Dr. Nilgun Anadolu-Okur aims to communicate a constructive analysis of Muslim identity, but primarily of Muslim womanhood in the twenty-first century. Her own essay discusses Turkish women's historical emancipation and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's reforms. The other contributors focus on civil, political and international human rights, family laws, honor killings, ethical and gender issues, education, participation in civil life, modernism versus conservatism, life in gated communities, and professional goals and rights of Muslim women under Shari'a law throughout a wide range of countries where Islam is not only the established faith of the land but a principal way of life. Through seven interdisciplinary essays, one play and an interview, the lesser-known aspects of Muslim womanhood in Muslim countries-including Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon-are examined. In addition, the essays depict legal and social impediments faced by Muslims who live in France, Germany and the United States. As an original work this volume seeks to articulate Muslim women's daily struggles, challenges, choices and needs as they practice their rights of womanhood and motherhood in the second decade of the twenty-first century. Through an accurate analysis, a positive subtext is ultimately provided to Muslim identity, specifically to Muslim womanhood. Like anything else, during the age of globalization Islam is going through a transition. As expressed in this study, amendments to civil and religious laws, modifications in established governmental systems and the prominence of individual rights-as opposed to societal norms-coalesce to bring about a contemporary re-assessment of women's rights within Islam globally. Additionally, this volume intends to articulate the concern commonly shared by various scholars that the Western mind needs to be illuminated and educated concerning racially motivated Eurocentric delineations which tend to dismiss the varied qualities and characteristics of Muslim women who have persevered for centuries under the unbending rule of Muslim men in power. Hence, this pioneering study explores the boundaries of the new female Muslim identity both within and outside the Muslim world at the crossroads of globalism and the twenty-first century.
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective, 2010
Bu~ehr-i Stanbul ki bu misl-ii bahadlr Bir sengine yekpare Acem miilkii fedadlr.-~air Nedim This ... more Bu~ehr-i Stanbul ki bu misl-ii bahadlr Bir sengine yekpare Acem miilkii fedadlr.-~air Nedim This paper examines from a culturalist viewpoint istanbul's contribution to the diversification of cultures and ethnic identities of the Republic of Turkey. The city's wealth lies in its reservoir of cultures, multiplicity of civilizations, languages and religions which are lively, highly operational and versatile. istanbul, the city of cultures, has been traditionally recognized with its embodiment of continuous amalgamation and ethnic toleration. At Ortakoy and Boyaclkoy, an Armenian Catholic church, a Gregorian church, two Greek churches, two synagogues and two mosques stand side by side, in close proximity to each other. In Uskiidar's Kuzguncuk (previously Kozinitza) an Armenian church rises near a synagogue. Right across the street a Greek Orthodox church stands next to a mosque. Not far from these structures' there is an old Jewish cemetery. Besides Balat on the European side, Kuzguncuk was once recognized as a long-established Jewish town on istanbul's Anatolian side. Such neighborhoods in istanbul are reminders of a collective epic memory generating a deeply-rooted historical experience in the life of a city which has traditionally served to a diverse population. Almost every district in istanbul suggests a harmonious coexistence among peoples of different ethnic origins and religions who can communicate with each other in Turkish. Thus it is proper to state that istanbul sits at the crossroads of cultures, namely the East and the West, and the city itself does not mind which side she actually belongs to.
Gender Issues, Sep 1, 2005
... Contemporary African American theater: Afrocentricity in the works of Larry Neal, Amiri Barak... more ... Contemporary African American theater: Afrocentricity in the works of Larry Neal, Amiri Baraka, and Charles Fuller. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: Author: Anadolu-Okur, Nilgun (b. 1956, d. ----. PUBLISHER: Garland Pub. (New York). SERIES TITLE: YEAR: 1997. ...
Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi influenced Western societies with his teachings on mysticism and altern... more Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi influenced Western societies with his teachings on mysticism and alternative approaches for human predicaments such as war, aggression and clash of civilizations. The 13 th century Muslim poet is recognized throughout the world as a philosopher of tasawwuf and multicultural discourse; he is the leader of Sufism and a teacher on non-violence, brotherly love, tolerance and conflict resolution. At times of global conflict such as the 2011 Arab Spring, the Syrian resistance and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Rumi's modest appeal for open dialogue and human bonding is much sought for. Yet despite his long-standing legacy, Western world still fails to connect Rumi to his historical and political roots in Turkey, where he eventually embraced eternity. Rumi belongs and is squarely centered within the long-established tradition of Ottoman mysticism and Islamic studies, an inspiration to millions of scholars, authors, activists and philosophers around the world from India and Malaysia to the Americas, Middle-East, Europe, Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Turkish author Elif Shafak illustrates how bridges can be built between Muslims and non-Muslims in Forty Rules of Love (A k). The semi-historical novel is a testimony on how Rumi's Mathnawi and Ottoman mysticism is revered as Islam's most significant gift to the world.
Since antiquity, Anatolian women’s relationship with religion and religious beliefs reveals chara... more Since antiquity, Anatolian women’s relationship with religion and religious beliefs reveals characteristics of a multi-cultural, multi-civilizational outlook whose varying norms and traditions clearly manifest a multiplicity of perspectives. Before the adoption of Islam, Anatolian women’s lives were influenced and shaped by the cultural and political ideology of the times from Greeks to Ionians, Phrygians, Romans, and the Byzantine. Following the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul in 1453 A.D. socio-political climate in Asia Minor was relatively changed under the Islamic law, however, non-Muslims were allowed to practice their traditions and religion as long as they paid taxes to the state. Regardless of socio-cultural and political differences from one region to another, women who lived in Anatolia left their stamp on numerous concepts. Their historic legacy of motherhood, impact of goddesses, their worship and rituals, as well as the circuitous ways Anatolian female identity were shaped over the centuries, constitute the central focus of the author's analysis in this work.
Civil War Book Review, 2017
In the setting of acute myocardial infarction, flow restoration in the culprit epicardial coronar... more In the setting of acute myocardial infarction, flow restoration in the culprit epicardial coronary artery is not synonymous with efficient reperfusion. Microvascular obstruction occurs in 50% of cases and represents a predictor of a long-term unfavorable outcome. Its prevalence has remained constant in recent years despite various treatment attempts. However, the success of targeted therapies could be mainly a problem of timing. Recent data bring evidence with regard to the role of pre-procedural distal embolization and highlight the relation between distal embolism, microvascular obstruction and intramyocardial inflammation. As a result, early detection of microvascular injury represents the first step in the development of targeted, individualized therapeutic approaches. In this context, the identification of new invasive surrogate parameters for the timely assessment and quantification of microvascular obstruction in the catheterization laboratory has become an important subject of current research. Among these, coronary wedge pressure is the most practical and revealing in the setting of primary percutaneous coronary intervention. It may offer comprehensive details on the mechanisms of microvascular injury and may therefore offer guidance for appropriate treatment selection.
Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi influenced Western societies with his teachings on mysticism and altern... more Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi influenced Western societies with his teachings on mysticism and alternative approaches for human predicaments such as war, aggression and clash of civilizations. The 13 century Muslim poet is recognized throughout the world as a philosopher of tasawwuf and multicultural discourse; he is the leader of Sufism and a teacher on non-violence, brotherly love, tolerance and conflict resolution. At times of global conflict such as the 2011 Arab Spring, the Syrian resistance and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Rumi’s modest appeal for open dialogue and human bonding is much sought for. Yet despite his long-standing legacy, Western world still fails to connect Rumi to his historical and political roots in Turkey, where he eventually embraced eternity. Rumi belongs and is squarely centered within the long-established tradition of Ottoman mysticism and Islamic studies, an inspiration to millions of scholars, authors, activists and philosophers around the world from ...
İnsan & Toplum Dergisi (The Journal of Human & Society), 2013
Built upon contemporary discourses about centeredness and multi-culturalist approaches to history... more Built upon contemporary discourses about centeredness and multi-culturalist approaches to history and the making of historiography, this study aims to explore the beginnings of the Afrocentric movement in the 1980s as a leading argument against the advent of Eurocentrism, and Eurocentric interpretations of historiography, civilizational agency and organization within academia in the United States. Black Power and Black Arts Movements have contributed to the formation of Black Studies programs and departments throughout the U.S. facilitating the spread of Afrocentric thought. In its demystification of Western etymology and Eurocentric arguments on universality, and historical precedence, Afrocentricity has played a fundamental role in steering culture-centered ideologies to a multitude in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and the Far East which were particularly polarized after September 11, 2001. It has also been influential in generating conflict-resolution discourses while expanding culturalist positions in defense of civil liberties throughout the world.
The Cambridge Companion to American Civil Rights Literature, 2015
Journal of Black Studies, 1996
In his volume titled Making Malcolm: The Myth and Meaning of Malcolm X (New York, 1995), Michael ... more In his volume titled Making Malcolm: The Myth and Meaning of Malcolm X (New York, 1995), Michael Eric Dyson, an ordained Baptist minister and professor of communication studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, explores the myths and meanings of Malcolm X’s legacy for the contemporary reader. His volume is a compiled review of several books written on Malcolm before and after his assasination, which vary in perspective and methodology. Throughout his chapters, comprising long statements that do not necessarily follow punctuation, embellished with samplings of &dquo;heavy&dquo; vocabulary, Dyson presents a narrative challenge for his readers. Another significant difficulty seems to stem from the intrastructure of the narrative because of rapid changes in its author’s stream of thought. Before he allows his ideas to fully develop on a certain issue, Dyson quickly shifts onto alternate ideas, which renders an overall image of incomprehensibility for certain parts of
Motherhood in Antiquity, 2017
Since antiquity, Anatolian women’s relationship with religion and religious beliefs reveals chara... more Since antiquity, Anatolian women’s relationship with religion and religious beliefs reveals characteristics of a multi-cultural, multi-civilizational outlook whose varying norms and traditions clearly manifest a multiplicity of perspectives. Before the adoption of Islam, Anatolian women’s lives were influenced and shaped by the cultural and political ideology of the times from Greeks to Ionians, Phrygians, Romans, and the Byzantine. Following the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul in 1453 A.D. socio-political climate in Asia Minor was relatively changed under the Islamic law, however, non-Muslims were allowed to practice their traditions and religion as long as they paid taxes to the state. Regardless of socio-cultural and political differences from one region to another, women who lived in Anatolia left their stamp on numerous concepts. Their historic legacy of motherhood, impact of goddesses, their worship and rituals, as well as the circuitous ways Anatolian female identity were shaped over the centuries, constitute the central focus of the author's analysis in this work.
Journal of Black Studies, 1995
... to the conditions of the northbound travel, during the day the fugitive would be concealed in... more ... to the conditions of the northbound travel, during the day the fugitive would be concealed in a barn, cave, sail loft, or hayrick. Most houses that were stations had secret passages and chambers to facilitate hiding or escaping. One of these houses, the Alexander Dobbin House in ...
In this interdisciplinary volume, Dr. Nilgun Anadolu-Okur aims to communicate a constructive anal... more In this interdisciplinary volume, Dr. Nilgun Anadolu-Okur aims to communicate a constructive analysis of Muslim identity, but primarily of Muslim womanhood in the twenty-first century. Her own essay discusses Turkish women's historical emancipation and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's reforms. The other contributors focus on civil, political and international human rights, family laws, honor killings, ethical and gender issues, education, participation in civil life, modernism versus conservatism, life in gated communities, and professional goals and rights of Muslim women under Shari'a law throughout a wide range of countries where Islam is not only the established faith of the land but a principal way of life. Through seven interdisciplinary essays, one play and an interview, the lesser-known aspects of Muslim womanhood in Muslim countries-including Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon-are examined. In addition, the essays depict legal and social impediment...
Explores the heart of the dramatic imagination of the Black Arts Movement during the Civil Rights... more Explores the heart of the dramatic imagination of the Black Arts Movement during the Civil Rights and Black Power era. Analyzes the works of three pioneering dramatists, revealing the roots of an Afrocentric approach to theater, and introduces a new methodology for exploring Afrocentrism that is par
This work provides extensive critical analysis of Orhan Pamuk's work. The contributors establ... more This work provides extensive critical analysis of Orhan Pamuk's work. The contributors establish Pamuk as a universal author whose contributions to the genre of novel have not only enriched our understanding of modern Turkish literature, but have generated discussions on national identity. Turkish author Orhan Pamuk is the winner of 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature. His novels have been translated into several languages. However lack of extensive critical analysis about much of Pamuk's work renders Nilgun Anadolu-Okur's edited volume a significant contribution to the development of research and scholarship in comparative literature. Using close textual analysis, the contributors to this international volume of critical essays cover the full range of Pamuk's fictional output, including an overview of his themes, plots and characters. The editor's introduction reveals a centered analysis of the author's perspective on historical consciousness, as it recaps the im...