Acknowledgments
A Note in the Transliteration, Periodization, and Dates
List of Abbreviations
List of Illustrations
Maps
Introduction
The Framework of Inquiry
Institutionalization and Social Change
The 'Ulama' and the Problem of Self-Presentation
A Note on the Sources
1. The City
The Coming of the Turks
The Appearance of the Madrasa
2. Formation
The Baghdadi 'Ulama' and Worldwide Scholarly Networks
From Journey to Schools
3. Learning
Travel and Worldwide Scholarly Connections
Patterns and Frameworks of Study
4. Forms of Social Affiliation
The Halqa
The Madhhab
5. Mechanisims of Inclusion and Exclusion
Membership
Entry to the Ranks of the'Ulama'
Founding a School: Career Options
Career Patterns
Accession to Teaching Positions
6. Place and Role in the Public Sphere
The Religious Elite and the Ruling Authorities
The Madhahib as Social Solidarity Groups
Pious and Charismatic Leaders
Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix A: Scholarly Families of 11th-Century Baghdad
Appendix B: Professors in the Madrasas of Baghdad (459/1066-559/1163)
Appendix C: Qadis and Khatibs of Baghdad (409/1018-549/1154)
Notes
Bibliography
Index of Proper Names
General Index