Domestic violence and the Islamic tradition
A frank, personal investigation into the contentious issue of marital violence within Islamic law. Drawing heavily on the author's own experience, the book explores the attempt to reconcile a tradition of patriarchal authority with egalitarian values. The book presents an insightful and provoca...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2014, 2014
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| Series: | Oxford Islamic legal studies / Oxford Islamic legal studies
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | A frank, personal investigation into the contentious issue of marital violence within Islamic law. Drawing heavily on the author's own experience, the book explores the attempt to reconcile a tradition of patriarchal authority with egalitarian values. The book presents an insightful and provocative contribution to the debate about women in Islam |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9780191747755 |