Domestic violence and the Islamic tradition / Ayesha S. Chaudhry.
Material type:
- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9780191747755 (ebook) :
- 346.167015 23
- KBP4187
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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