Domestic Violence and the Islamic Tradition

Ayesha S. (Assistant Professor of Islamic and Gender Studies, Assistant Professor of Islamic and Gender Studies, University of British Columbia) Chaudhry

Oxford University Press, 2015

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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.

ISBN-13
9780198766193
ISBN-10
019876619X
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2015
Publication date
2015-11-05
Pages
270
Dimensions
154x233x18
Weight
424