The Politics of Women's Rights in Iran
"The book is a valuable contribution to the studies of state-society interaction in the Islamic Republic of Iran."--G. Tezcur,Choice"The Politics of Women's Rights in Iranis most appropriate for academic law libraries. It could, perhaps, prove a useful addition to a law firm library as well, particularly for a firm that serves a substantial clientele from an Iranian or Islamic background. The text is written at quite a high level, which prevents me from recommending it for all but the most scholarly types who also have a specific interest in the subject matter."--Kama Siegel,Law Library Journal"For . . . its much needed accessibility, attention to nuance, and analytic precision,The Politics of Women's Rights in Iranis a valuable contribution to a complex and conflicted field of inquiry."--Abbas Barzegar,American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences"[A] unique and effective first book. . . . Osanloo's voice is fresh and provides a deeper insight into the question of women's rights."--Paola Rivetti,Journal of Shi'a Islamic Studies"Osanloo's book is a timely discussion that not only critiques the limitations of the Islamic Republic's stance on women's rights, but also queries the Western gaze and political agenda often viewing the non-Christian as the alien Other. It provides a fresh perspective on the ways in which contemporary urban women in Iran construct and articulate a discourse of 'rights' relevant to their lives."--Mehri Honarbin-Holliday,Feminist Review"The Politics of Women's Rights in Iranis essential reading for human rights scholars, advocates (and sceptics alike), and practitioners who are grappling to find pathways beyond the stale and polarised discourses concerning human rights in Iran."--Sevda Clark,Nordic Journal of Human Rights