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Muslim Turkistan

Kazak Religion and Collective Memory
By Bruce Privratsky
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Muslim Turkistan is an ethnographic exploration of Muslim life among the Kazaks of Central Asia. It delves into the sacralisation of land and ethnic identity, local concepts of Islamic purity, the Kazak ancestor cult and domestic spirituality, and the practice of pilgrimage to the tombs of Sufi saints.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in religion, spirituality, anthropology, and Central Asian cultures.

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This ethnography of Muslim life among the Kazaks of Central Asia describes the sacralisation of land and ethnic identity, local understanding of Islamic purity, the Kazak ancestor cult and domestic spirituality, and pilgrimage to the tombs of Sufi saints.

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This ethnography of Muslim life among the Kazaks of Central Asia describes the sacralisation of land and ethnic identity, local understanding of Islamic purity, the Kazak ancestor cult and domestic spirituality, and pilgrimage to the tombs of Sufi saints.

When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Throughout the book, Privratsky explores the deep connections between spirituality and everyday life in an often misunderstood region.

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'The book offers plenty of original insights and description ... indispensable for anyone who is interested in Kazakh culture and society.' - Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute

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ISBN: 9781138862425

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 321

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