WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA by Guity Nashat, Judith E. Tucker ( 9780253212641 )

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WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
RESTORING WOMEN TO HISTORY

By:

Guity Nashat, Judith E. Tucker

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

22 June, 1999

Series:

Restoring Women to History

Pages:

224

Description:

Tracing the evolution of the role of women beginning with ancient Middle Eastern societies through the seventeenth century, this book examines the interplay between local practices and early Islamic beliefs and institutions. It also examines the development of the foundations of Islamic law and practice with regard to women.

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These four volumes in this major series... provide a single-source reference to the status of the field of women's history and to ways that the field can be expanded.... A basic set for all academic libraries." -Library Journal Academic NewswireTracing the evolution of the role of women beginning with ancient Middle Eastern societies through the 17th century, Nashat and Tucker examine the interplay between local practices and early Islamic beliefs and institutions, as well as economic activity, access to political power, and contributions to cultural life.

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