Beyond the Veil: Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society - Couverture souple

Mernissi, Fatima

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0253204232 ISBN 13 : 9780253204233

Editeur : Indiana University Press, 1987

Synopsis

Beyond the Veil In this expanded and updated edition, with a new introduction on Muslim women and fundamentalism, Mernissi argues that Islamic fundamentalism is in part a defense against recent changes in sex roles and perceptions of sexual identity. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

If a reader were to select only one book in order to gain insight into women's status and prospects in Islamic society, this study should be the one chosen for its clarity, honesty, depth of knowledge and thought-provoking qualities. --Arab Book World

Required reading . . . --Elizabeth Fernea, The University of Texas at Austin

Required reading . . . --Elizabeth Fernea, The University of Texas at Austin

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In this expanded and updated edition, with a new introduction on Muslim women and fundamentalism, Mernissi argues that Islamic fundamentalism is in part a defense against recent changes in sex roles and perceptions of sexual identity.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Indiana University Press
• Date d'édition: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0253204232
• ISBN 13: 9780253204233
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224