Domestic violence and the Islamic tradition /

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 provoca...

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Main Author: Chaudhry, Ayesha S. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Series:Oxford Islamic legal studies.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191747755
0191747750