Women in Muslim family law / John L. Esposito with Natana J. DeLong-Bas.

By:

Esposito, John L

Contributor(s):

DeLong-Bas, Natana J

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Contemporary issues in the Middle EastPublication details: Syracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press, 2001.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xv, 195 p. ; 22 cmISBN:

0815629087

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LOC classification:

HQ1170 .E8 2001

Contents:

1. The Sources of Islamic Law -- 2. Classical Muslim Family Law -- 3. Modern Muslim Family Law in Comparative Perspective -- 4. Toward a Legal Methodology for Reform -- Modern Legal Codes Consulted.

Review: "This second edition of John L. Esposito's landmark book expands and updates coverage of family law reforms (in marriage, divorce, and inheritance) throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and South and Southeast Asia, and analyzes the diverse interpretation of Muslim family law, identifying shifts, key problems, and challenges in the twenty-first century."--BOOK JACKET.

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Book

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Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Bishop Okullu Memorial Library (Limuru Campus) General Circulation	Non-fiction	HQ1170 .E8 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	014124

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-182) and index.

1. The Sources of Islamic Law -- 2. Classical Muslim Family Law -- 3. Modern Muslim Family Law in Comparative Perspective -- 4. Toward a Legal Methodology for Reform -- Modern Legal Codes Consulted.

"This second edition of John L. Esposito's landmark book expands and updates coverage of family law reforms (in marriage, divorce, and inheritance) throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and South and Southeast Asia, and analyzes the diverse interpretation of Muslim family law, identifying shifts, key problems, and challenges in the twenty-first century."--BOOK JACKET.

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