About the Author

Jonathan M. Bloom is Norma Jean Calderwood Professor of Islamic and Asian Art, Boston College, and Hamad Bin Khalifa Chair in Islamic Art, Virginia Commonwealth University.

Reviews

'Superb...From the aesthetic charm of the minaret, to its sociopolitical implications, this book is a must-read for those seeking to understand the powerful impact that bricks and mortar can have on society.' -- Lisa Kaaki, Arab News