Hudson, John and Ana Rodríguez, eds. Diverging Paths? The Shapes of Power and Institutions in Medieval Christendom and Islam. Brill. 2014. (original) (raw)

This volume presents a series of essays that explore the interplay between institutions in medieval Christendom and Islam. The authors examine how institutions such as the ḥisba and legal codification shape societies, emphasizing the need for comparative analysis while recognizing the complex historical and cultural contexts. Central themes include the regulatory roles of legal systems, the physicality of palatial structures, and the importance of understanding institutions as dynamic social agents rather than static entities.