Call for Abstract Writers

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Call for Abstract Writers

The MCA has launched the second stage of its project and requires the
assistance of scholars to write abstracts on academic books. The MCA
project team can provide more information on abstract guidelines when
requested.

The MCA is already publishing the first volume of a catalogue of

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abstracts concerning Muslim civilisations later this year. Now the MCA
is looking to collect abstracts for the second volume of the catalogue.
The abstracts will be on scholarly books that involve original research
and analysis and advances in relevant methodology. All books must fit
under any of the following three themes.

1) Major moments in the Muslim world:
Major historical moments in the Muslim world and how they have been
received, perceived and interpreted in Muslim contexts throughout
history and today

2) Ethics and Law:
Issues of normativity: ethics and law: usul al-fiqh/usul al-din; ijtihad
(jurisprudence)

3) Cities:
As built environments (architecture, urban infrastructure); As lived
environments (urban social life and culture)

Scholars select a book of their choice on which to write an abstract.
Books written on these subjects can be in any language, but they must
have been published in the Muslim world. Books published in Russia,
China and India are welcomed, but the topic must focus on Muslim
civilisations.

The MCA project (Muslim Civilisations Abstracts) was conceived as a
means of furthering the study of Muslim societies by accessing scholarly
literature about these societies in various languages. The aim is to
unearth and share such knowledge across linguistic and cultural divides.

Further details of the project can be found on the Institute's website
at http://www.aku.edu/ismc/abp-d.shtml
.

Key Responsibilities:
To survey and write brief abstracts of scholarly books selected by the
Institute.

Requirements:
PhD and research experience in Middle Eastern, Indian, Oriental or
Islamic Studies. PhD candidates who have completed an MA/MPhil and who
are well advanced in their doctoral research will be considered;

Excellent proficiency in at least one of the following languages:
Arabic, English, French, Malay/Indonesian, Persian, Russian, Turkish,
Urdu. Knowledge of additional European and Asian languages, particularly
Central Asian languages, will be an asset;

Good computer skills are required;

To Apply:
Candidates should send a very brief letter and a curriculum vitae by 15
May, 2009 to:

Ms Karena Avedissian
Administrative Assistant (MCA)

Aga Khan University
4 Bedford Square
London WC1B 3RA
Tel: 020 7907 1053
Fax: 020 7907 1030
Email: ismc.mca@aku.edu

Disclaimer

AKU-ISMC is part of Aga Khan University (AKU), an international
university with operations in ten countries. By submitting an
application to AKU-ISMC you agree to revoke your rights under the Data
Protection Act 1998 thereby permitting ISMC to share the contents of
your application with relevant colleagues at our headquarters
institution AKU Karachi, and with its nominated agents for the purpose
of completing this recruitment exercise. AKU-ISMC does not communicate
with candidates unless they are to be short-listed for interview.

Karena Avedissian
Administrative Assistant
Aga Khan University

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