Contemporary Arab Thought: Cultural Critique in Comparative Perspective

This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Arab intellectual and political scene during the second half of the 20th century, shedding light on the critical responses of major Arab thinkers to postindependence Arab states' disenchanting experience, authoritarianism, intolerance, and failed development.

The book connects these debates to broader postcolonial issues in Latin America and Africa, revealing the shared struggles of different regions and various Arab concerns.

With a foreword by renowned scholar Issa J.

Boullata and glowing reviews from leading experts in the field, this volume is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complex cultural predicament of the Arab world.