Women in Muslim Societies: Diversity Within Unity

Contributors from Africa, the Middle East, and Central, South and Southeast Asia explore the status roles, and contributions of Muslim women, demonstrating the immense diversity and change in these women's lives. They stress the importance of historical context, local customs, and policies in defining the status of Muslim women; the extent of their power; and the opportunities or constraints they may experience. The collection will allow students to better understand and discuss Muslim women without relying on evidence from a single region or society. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.