Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Culture [VOLUME 3 ONLY]  
  Family, Body, Sexuality and Healthy  

 
Author Joseph, Suad; Najambadi, Afasneh; Peteet, Julie; Shami, Seteney; Siapno, Jacqueline; Smith, Jane
Place of Publication Leiden - Boston
Publication Name Brill
Year 2006
Language(s) English
Description
VOLUME 3 ONLY. RARE encyclopedia of the concepts related to the behavior, customs, and treatment of women and their sexuality throughout the Islamic world, and of Muslim women in other parts of the world. This volume covers subjects such as celibacy, body purification, childbearing, marital practices, courtship, food, health education, female genital mutilation, taboos, virginity, suicide, and many others. Each subject is explored to some length, often with a chapter all of its own and multiple sub-chapters. [ATTRIBUTES:] 280x180 mm, XXIII+564 pp. Red cloth hardcover. [CONDITION:] Cover corners bumped but not worn. Otherwise, this book is in EXCELLENT condition, almost as new.
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Catalog Index Number MC 16 18



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