Women in the Middle East and North Africa: Restoring Women to History

by JudithE.Tucker (Author), Guity Nashat (Author)

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  Paperback
  1999

  $27.66

  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.