Women, islam and everyday life: renegotiating polygamy in indonesia
Auteur :
Nurmila, Nina
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415673877
Date de publication :
11 avr. 2011
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
400 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book examines Islam and women’s everyday life, focusing in particular on the highly controversial issue of polygamy. It discusses the competing Islamic interpretations of polygamy, and - based on detailed fieldwork conducted in Indonesia - women’s actual experiences and perceptions of the practice, and the impact of public policy.