Domestic violence and the islamic tradition
Auteur :
Chaudhry, Ayesha S.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780199640164
Date de publication :
19 déc. 2013
Dimensions :
24,1 x 16,3 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
560 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.