Domestic Violence and the Islamic Tradition |
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| Author:
| Chaudhry, Ayesha S. |
| Series title: | Oxford Islamic Legal Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-964016-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2013 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $119.95AUD $167.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.