Isolation, Integration and Identity

[At-Ta'if]

Isolation, Integration and Identity - the Muslim experience in Australia [The La Trobe Journal, No. 89 May 2012. Edited by Rachel Woodlock and John Arnold].

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The above book was recommended and in fact gifted to me by a sister who thought it was a good read; may Allah (swt) reward her.

I am about 60 pages into the book and it has been an excellent read thus far; purposeful content and engaging with the use of illustrations throughout the book. Even though I have only read about 1/4 of the book, it truly exceeded my expectations so I feel confident recommending it.

The problem is, the book is not stocked in mainstream bookstores across Australia so I am not sure how you can obtain a personal copy. There is no online version of the whole book either, to my knowledge.

If anybody is eager, I can lend you the book once I have read it, on the condition that it is kept in pristine condition

Here is a short overview of the book and the people behind it:

Launch of special edition of LaTrobe Journal

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Rae Frances, recently launched a special edition of

The LaTrobe Journal

that focuses on the Muslim experience in Australia.

The La Trobe Journal

is published by the State Library of Victoria Foundation and is edited by the

School of Journalism, Australian and Indigenous Studies

’ Associate Professor John Arnold.

The special issue, titled ‘Isolation, Integration and Identity: the Muslim experience in Australia’, was launched on 5 June at the State Library and was edited by the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies’ PhD student Rachel Woodlock and Associate Professor Arnold.

Executive Director of the

State Library of Victoria Foundation

, Michael van Leeuwin, was also one of the speakers at the launch.

The issue includes several contributions by University staff, including articles on the history of Muslims in Australia, Persian architecture in Melbourne, Muslim women commentators in the media, and Muslim participation in multifaith initiatives in Victoria.

Professor Frances said the issue made a positive contribution to the history and understanding of Islam and Muslims in Australia.

“In addition, I’m pleased to see that eight out of the 12 contributors are women,” Professor Frances said.

The journal was published to coincide with the major exhibition ‘Love and devotion: from Persia and beyond’ at the State Library of Victoria until 1 July 2012.

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[fatima_43]

a sister gifted me it too but I haven't started it yet I just flicked through it and it looks interesting

[At-Ta'if]

a sister gifted me it too but I haven't started it yet I just flicked through it and it looks interesting

Probably the same sister.

I don't usually recommend books very easily, especially without completing it, but this one is very good so do read it whenever you get the opportunity, insha'Allah.

[Ujeen]

Wow..would love to read it..Then i will gift to my brother

[At-Ta'if]

Wow..would love to read it..Then i will gift to my brother

While I continue reading, I will endeavor to obtain a few copies, otherwise I will have to add you to the list as I promised to lend it to my brother, next.