{"product_id":"festschrift-for-ziauddin-sardar","title":"Celebrating a Life Beyond “Normal”","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe book is a Festschrift celebrating the 70th birthday of Ziauddin Sardar, a scholar and public intellectual known for his work on postnormal times theory and Islamic thought. The theme centers on Sardar's impact on various fields, emphasizing his contributions to understanding Islam in a globalized world, envisioning alternative futures, and critiquing dominant societal paradigms while advocating for diversity, justice, and hope in a world characterized by accelerating change and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescribed as \u003cem\u003eBritain’s own polymath\u003c\/em\u003e, Sardar is a leading voice in \u003ci\u003epostnormal times theory\u003c\/i\u003e, a framework for understanding our increasingly turbulent and unpredictable world. Contributors, including younger scholars mentored by Sardar, explore the breadth of his work across diverse fields such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eIslamic thought:\u003c\/i\u003e Examining his contributions to understanding the Quran, Muslim futures, and navigating the complexities of faith in a globalized world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eFutures studies:\u003c\/i\u003e Highlighting his critical approach to envisioning alternative futures and challenging dominant narratives of progress and development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eSocial and cultural critique:\u003c\/i\u003e Analyzing his perspectives on postmodernism, technology, and the interplay of tradition and modernity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamining Sardar’s life and intellectual journey, emphasizing his commitment to \u003ci\u003etruth, diversity, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e social justice\u003c\/i\u003e, this festschrift provides insights into his \u003ci\u003eiconoclastic personality, sharp wit\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ededication \u003c\/i\u003eto nurturing younger generations of thinkers. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for Sardar's contributions to navigating the complexities of our postnormal world and inspiring the creation of \u003ci\u003etransnormal futures\u003c\/i\u003e—futures that are more diverse, just, and hopeful. This book was originally published as a special issue of \u003ci\u003eWorld Futures: The Journal of New Paradigm Research\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54250209739096,"sku":"9781041027447","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781041027447.jpg?v=1778654768","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/festschrift-for-ziauddin-sardar","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}