TY - BOOK AU - Esposito,John L. AU - DeLong-Bas,Natana J. TI - Women in Muslim family law T2 - Contemporary issues in the Middle East SN - 0815629087 AV - HQ1170 .E8 2001 PY - 2001/// CY - Syracuse, N.Y. PB - Syracuse University Press KW - Women KW - Legal status, laws, etc. (Islamic law) KW - Domestic relations (Islamic law) N1 - 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 N2 - "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 ER -