What's New in Oxford Islamic Studies Online
Oxford Islamic Studies Online includes regularly updated features and a program designed to add a substantial amount of new content to the site. See below for news and details on plans for the coming year.
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Latest Content Updates
The first major update to Oxford Islamic Studies Online brings an impressive breadth of content to the site. Over 200 new and revised articles from the forthcoming Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World expand coverage of people, places, events and concepts from all periods of Islamic history. This added information is illustrated and expanded by 166 new images of art, architecture, and individuals. Finally, 43 new full-color maps from the Atlas of the World's Religions, accompanied by text edited by Simonetta Calderini, provide valuable insight into the growth of Islam and its role in the world today.
Letter from the Editor
One of the most renowned scholars in the field of Islamic studies in the United States, Editor in Chief John L. Esposito will provide a regular commentary for visitors to the site. His letter is an introduction to the spirit, aims and scope of this unprecedented project, which aims to fulfill the Oxford University Press mission of combining the best in authoritative scholarship with cutting edge online resources devoted to the education, ease, and comfort of users at a wide range of levels. Future letters will discuss topics pertaining to this resource and the Islamic world, developments on the site and other issues.
Focus On
Focus On essays designed to stimulate thought and enhance understanding of vital aspects of the Islamic world. These original articles are commissioned by the editors of Oxford Islamic Studies Online and written by leading scholars. Each new essay provides recommended links to further information on the topic, including feature articles within the site.
The current Focus On essay is always freely available online (subscribers have permanent access to all Focus On features). To request an email alert when a new Focus On feature is posted, click here.
