Anmerkungen:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on January 6, 2014)
Beschreibung:
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.