Women, Islam and Everyday Life Renegotiating Polygamy in Indonesia |
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| Author:
| Nurmila, Nina |
| Series title: | ASAA Women in Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-46802-2 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $180.00 |
Book Description:
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This book examines Islam and women's everyday life, focusing in particular on the highly controversial issue of polygamy. It discusses the competing Islamic interpretations of polygamy, and - based on detailed fieldwork conducted in Indonesia - women's actual experiences and perceptions of the practice, and the impact of public policy.
This book examines Islam and women's everyday life, focusing in particular on the highly controversial issue of polygamy. It discusses the competing Islamic interpretations of polygamy, and - based on detailed fieldwork conducted in Indonesia - women's actual experiences and perceptions of the practice, and the impact of public policy.