Isma'ili Modern

“Steinberg expands his investigation to the very meaning of human sociopolitical organization, sovereignty, subjectivity, territoriality, citizenship, affiliation, and self-presentation in the transforming globalized sphere of human relations.”—Middle East Journal

“A significant contribution to scholarship on Isma’ili Islam.”—MESA

“With a strong theoretical base. . . Steinberg develops a nuanced portrait. . . . A well-researched and strongly theorized work.”—Contemporary Islam

“Steinberg demonstrates a strikingly thorough knowledge of Isma'ilism.”—American Ethnologist

“A pioneering study.”—Times Literary Supplement

“Steinberg provides valuable insight into the dynamic complexity of identity, faith, and citizenship among one Muslim sect in today’s global world. Highly recommended. All levels/libraries.”—CHOICE

“Steinberg has contributed much to the scholarly community’s knowledge of this little-known Islamic sect, and done so in an unbiased manner. For this he is to be lauded.”—Journal of the North Carolina Association of Historians

“This is a fascinating and unrivaled account of transnational Isma'ilism. Steinberg admirably brings together globalization theories and fascinating ethnographic material to produce a rich narrative of this interesting community. It will be the most important account of contemporary Isma'ilism yet published.” — Faisal Devji, author of The Terrorist in Search of Humanity: Militant Islam and Global Politics

“Jonah Steinberg’s ethnographic accounts of meetings and encounters with Isma'ilis are fascinating and valuable, giving voice to the actors with respect to ethnicity, language, and religion. An incredibly innovative and provocative book.” — John Richard Bowen, author of Religions in Practice: An Approach to the Anthropology of Religion