RARE. The 16th (stand-alone) entry in the series "Studies in Islamic Law and Society". Signed and dedicated (in Hebrew) by Aharon Layish, professor of Asian and African studies at the Hebrew University. The dedication reads (translated approximately): "To Shuka, with friendship that has lasted more than a generation and has never disappointed, Aharon. Jerusalem, 9.1.2005". 245x170 mm, XXI+348 pages. Turqoise cloth hardcover with red lettering. Includes plastic dust-jacket. [CONDITION:] Page block outer edge slightly dusty. Otherwise, the book is AS NEW.