In today's globalized world, halal (meaning 'permissible' or 'lawful') is about more than food. Politics, power and ethics all play a role in the halal industry in setting new standards for production, trade, consumption and regulation. The question of how modern halal markets are constituted is increasingly important and complex. Written from a unique interdisciplinary global perspective, this book demonstrates that as the market for halal products and services is expanding and standardizing, it is also fraught with political, social and economic contestation and difference. The discussion is illustrated by rich ethnographic case studies from a range of contexts, and consideration is given to both Muslim majority and minority societies. Halal Matters will be of interest to students and scholars working across the humanities and social sciences, including anthropology, sociology and religious studies.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9781138812758
eBay Product ID (ePID)
214342113
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Social Organisations
Author
Florence Bergeaud-Blackler, Johan Fischer, John Lever
Publication Name
Halal Matters: Islam, Politics and Markets in Global Perspective
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Anthropology
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
204 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
431g
Additional Product Features
Topic
Islam
Editor
Florence Bergeaud-Blackler, John Lever, Johan Fischer