Women, work and Islamism
Subtitle: ideology and resistance in Iran
By: Maryam Poya
Publisher: Zed Books; Distributed in the USA exclusively by St. Martin's Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: London; New York; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 186
Subjects: Muslim women -- Iran; Sex role -- Iran; Women -- Employment -- Iran; Islam and state -- Iran; Iran -- Economic conditions -- 1979-1997
Other titles: Women, work & Islamism
Description: "A major exploration of Islamism in practice, this book looks at the influence of state, economy and religion on women in Iran. Based on original research, the book is the most up-to-date study of women in Iran available."--BOOK JACKET. "A history of Iran, an introduction to Islamism and an analysis of the women and Islam debate, this book will be necessary reading for students and academics of Middle East studies, women's studies and labour studies."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-179) and index