Women in Muslim family law
By: John L. Esposito with Natana J. DeLong-Bas.
Contributors: DeLong-Bas, Natana J.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Contemporary issues in the Middle East
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Syracuse, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 195
Subjects: Women -- Legal status, laws, etc. (Islamic law); Domestic relations (Islamic law)
Description: "This second edition of John L. Esposito's landmark book expands and updates coverage of family law reforms (in marriage, divorce, and inheritance) throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and South and Southeast Asia, and analyzes the diverse interpretation of Muslim family law, identifying shifts, key problems, and challenges in the twenty-first century."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-182) and index.