Judith Butler is perhaps best known for her take-up of the debate between Derrida and Austin over the function of the performative and her subsequent suggestion that the subject be understood as performatively constituted. Another important but less often noted move within Butler's consideration of the processes through which the subject is…

Pakistani culture is heavily influenced by the dominant Islam religion, with its emphasis on education. The public schools in Pakistan provide free education, although limited resources reduce the quality of the education available. Private schools provide a higher quality education, and parents usually try to enroll their children in private…

The historical and current role of Black religion in the struggle for Black freedom, and particularly for a pluralistic American society, is addressed. Contributions of both Afro-Christian and Islamic religions are included in the discussion. (JMD)

Described are Moslem influences in the development of medicine, mathematics, physics, astronomy, and geography since the founding of Islam. Also considered is the decline of the influence of Arab culture. (SL)

This handbook is designed to give the kind of information about Arabic that will be useful to students of the language, specialists in the region where Arabic is spoken, or linguists interested in learning about the structure and use of one of the world's principal language. Three sections present the following: (1) "An Outline of Arabic…

The news media constantly uses words and references that require specific knowledge and understanding if the public is to grasp the substance and implications of events and developments concerning the Islamic religion. Most frequently encountered Islamic terms and ideas are explained. (RM)

Interaction between oral and literate modes of communication in a predominantly oral culture is discussed in the Islamic context of West Africa. Communication is viewed as transmission of knowledge in a formal learning situation (a one way process) and as an informal shared process between literate and nonliterate community members. (BRR)

Presents a framework for formulating urbanization policies and discusses the application of this paradigm in the context of Islamic ideology. Operationalization of the framework is developed as a five-step sequence. (Author/WB)

Traces the development of the People's Education Movement in Northern Sudan from 1927-1957. The Moslem communities organized intermediate and secondary schools to supplement scarce government schools and as alternatives to those run by Christian missionaries. Particular attention is given to colonial government efforts to control the schools. (AM)

An annotated bibliography of 133 books about the Middle East. Categories are reference works; general works; pre-modern history and geography; Islamic religion, law, institutions, and thought; Islamic literature; and Islamic art and archaeology. (AV)

It was found that Muslim Hausa boys who live in a heterogeneous educational environment are more advanced in moral judgment than those who live in a homogeneous educational environment, and, that the sentimental credibility of actors with traditional Muslim names in Kohlberg-type moral dilemmas affects the generalization of moral reasoning of…

To prepare Islamic background bilingual community workers to provide culture and gender appropriate support to women with depression, an education program was developed in consultation with Islamic community leaders. Participants indicated that they were able to apply the new knowledge and skills to provide appropriate support to women with…

Recommends that educational anthropologists publicly attack the ideological purposes to which the concept of culture has been deployed following the September 11 attacks, noting the importance of supporting schools, communities, and the media in addressing the power and politics of race and religion in contemporary social and political contexts.…

Provides a teaching unit about Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan, and her role in her nation's current history. Encourages students to understand the complexity of race, class, and gender in an Islamic society. (DB)