Beyond Belief : (Record no. 33817)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 0316643610 |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | English |
| 082 ## - Class No | |
| Classification number | 915.04 |
| Author Mark | NAI |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | Naipaul, V. S. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Beyond Belief : |
| Remainder of title | Islamic excursions among the converted people / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | V. S. Naipaul |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | London: |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Little, Brown and Company, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 1998 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| extent | 439 Pages |
| other physical details | Pbk |
| dimentions | 23 cm |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | "Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions Among the Converted Peoples" by V.S. Naipaul is a thought-provoking travelogue that explores the cultural and spiritual landscapes of several Islamic countries, including Iran, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Naipaul's journey delves into the complexities of Islamic identity, tradition, and modernity, particularly in countries with non-Arab, converted populations. The book offers a nuanced and often critical examination of the tensions between traditional and modern values, and the search for meaning and authenticity in these societies. Naipaul's distinctive narrative voice and sharp observations make for a compelling and insightful read. |
| 650 ## - Subject Headings | |
| Subject Headings | Asia - Description and Travel |
| -- | Naipaul, V. S. - Travel - Asia |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Koha normalized classification for sorting | Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | 915_040000000000000_NAI | 900 History and Geography | Library Dept. of Political Science | Library Dept. of Political Science | Roedad Khan's Collection DPOS | 05/07/2025 | 915.04 NAI | DPOS472 | 05/07/2025 | 05/07/2025 | Books |