Summary
Examines the practice of veiling in Muslim culture, discussing its history, its religious, social, and political significance, and its importance to both conservative and progressive Muslim women as a symbol of commitment to their beliefs. --Publishers description. Full description
Summary: |
Examines the practice of veiling in Muslim culture, discussing its history, its religious, social, and political significance, and its importance to both conservative and progressive Muslim women as a symbol of commitment to their beliefs. --Publishers description. |
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Physical Description: |
xii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-224) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781469617756 (cloth : alk. paper) 1469617757 (cloth : alk. paper) 9781469617763 (ebook) 1469617765 (ebook) |