A groundbreaking new study by a leading scholar on the history of the Jews and the process by which they became a diaspora people. * Wide-ranging in scope, from the expulsion of Jews from their ancestral homeland in the Ancient world to the 'Final Solution' and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In his quest for the historical Muhammad, Zeitlin's chief aim is to catch glimpses of the birth of Islam and the role played by its extraordinary founder. Islam, as its Prophet came to conceive it, was a strict and absolute monotheism.
Focusing on classical sociological theorists and their concepts from the Enlightenment to the 20th century, this abridged edition provides a comprehensive overview of the field. Authored by Dr. Irving Zeitlin, it includes an updated introduction and an extensive index, making it accessible for students and scholars alike. The 14 concise chapters distill key ideas and ideologies, offering a clear understanding of the evolution of sociological thought.