1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910452886103321

Titolo

A history of Jewish-Muslim relations [[electronic resource] ] : from the origins to the present day / / edited by Abdelwahab Meddeb and Benjamin Stora ; translated by Jane Marie Todd and Michael B. Smith

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Princeton, N.J., : Princeton University Press, 2013

ISBN

1-78402-605-0

1-4008-4913-6

Edizione

[Course Book]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1153 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MeddebAbdelwahab

StoraBenjamin

ToddJane Marie <1957->

SmithMichael B <1940-> (Michael Bradley)

Disciplina

297.8042

Soggetti

Islam - Relations - Judaism

Judaism - Relations - Islam

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Published in France under the title Histoire des relations entre juifs et musulmans des origines à nos jours, c2013 Éditions Albin Michel.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. The Middle Ages -- pt. 2. The modern world -- pt. 3. The present -- pt. 4. Transversalities.

Sommario/riassunto

This is the first encyclopedic guide to the history of relations between Jews and Muslims around the world from the birth of Islam to today. Richly illustrated and beautifully produced, the book features more than 150 authoritative and accessible articles by an international team of leading experts in history, politics, literature, anthropology, and philosophy. Organized thematically and chronologically, this indispensable reference provides critical facts and balanced context for greater historical understanding and a more informed dialogue between Jews and Muslims. Part I covers the medieval period; Part II, the early modern period through the nineteenth century, in the Ottoman Empire, Africa, Asia, and Europe; Part III, the twentieth century, including the exile of Jews from the Muslim world, Jews and Muslims in Israel, and Jewish-Muslim politics; and Part IV, intersections



between Jewish and Muslim origins, philosophy, scholarship, art, ritual, and beliefs. The main articles address major topics such as the Jews of Arabia at the origin of Islam; special profiles cover important individuals and places; and excerpts from primary sources provide contemporary views on historical events. Contributors include Mark R. Cohen, Alain Dieckhoff, Michael Laskier, Vera Moreen, Gordon D. Newby, Marina Rustow, Daniel Schroeter, Kirsten Schulze, Mark Tessler, John Tolan, Gilles Veinstein, and many more. Covers the history of relations between Jews and Muslims around the world from the birth of Islam to today Written by an international team of leading scholars Features in-depth articles on social, political, and cultural history Includes profiles of important people (Eliyahu Capsali, Joseph Nasi, Mohammed V, Martin Buber, Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin, Edward Said, Messali Hadj, Mahmoud Darwish) and places (Jerusalem, Alexandria, Baghdad) Presents passages from essential documents of each historical period, such as the Cairo Geniza, Al-Sira, and Judeo-Persian illuminated manuscripts Richly illustrated with more than 250 images, including maps and color photographs Includes extensive cross-references, bibliographies, and an index



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910786728303321

Titolo

Voluntary euthanasia debate / / edited by Justin Healey

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thirroul, N.S.W. : , : Spinney Press, , [2013]

©2013

ISBN

1922084174

9781922084170

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (60 pages) : colour illustrations

Collana

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; ; volume 359

Disciplina

174/.24

179.70994

Soggetti

Euthanasia - Moral and ethical aspects - Australia

Euthanasia - Law and legislation - Australia

Euthanasia - Public opinion - Australia

Palliative treatment - Australia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: Euthanasia, the law and end-of-life issues -- Chapter 2: Opinions opposed to euthanasia -- Chapter 3: Opinions in favour of euthanasia -- Exploring issues

Sommario/riassunto

Euthanasia has been illegal in Australia since the federal government overturned short-lived Northern Territory laws in 1996. Despite it being a crime to assist in euthanasia, prosecutions have been rare. Four decades’ worth of opinion polls have shown that a majority of Australians appear to support the legal option of aid-in-dying for those suffering intolerably and without relief near the end of life. Although a significant number of countries and US states have legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide in recent years, Australian federal and state governments have continued to debate the political, legal and ethical implications of legalised voluntary euthanasia. What are the many ethical, religious and practical arguments asserted by those who champion the ‘right to life’ as opposed to those who assert the ‘right to choose’ when and how to die? Can palliative care always provide adequate pain relief? If legalised, could voluntary euthanasia be the ‘slippery slope’ that leads to involuntary or non-voluntary euthanasia?



Is voluntary euthanasia dignity in dying, assisted suicide, or homicide? This book presents a range of considered opinions from Australia’s medical profession and opposing pro-life and pro-euthanasia lobby groups.