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- Binding
- Paperback
- Book Title
- Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past
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- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780231079990
- Subject Area
- Political Science, Social Science, History
- Publication Name
- Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past : the Legacy of ‘a’isha Bint Abi Bakr
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Item Length
- 8.7 in
- Subject
- Islamic Studies, General, Women’s Studies, Middle East / General
- Publication Year
- 1996
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Author
- D. A. Spellberg
- Item Weight
- 13.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
- Country of Origin
- United States
Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past: The Legacy of ‘A’isha Bint ABI Bakr
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231079990
ISBN-13
9780231079990
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61874
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past : the Legacy of ‘a’isha Bint Abi Bakr
Publication Year
1996
Subject
Islamic Studies, General, Women’s Studies, Middle East / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Social Science, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
13.1 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
The book is a rare treat. Well researched and well written, it approaches the issue of Islamic biography from a fresh and engaging perspective…. An exciting contribution to the developing body of literature identified under the general but changing rubric of feminist., “The book is a rare treat. Well researched and well written, it approaches the issue of Islamic biography from a fresh and engaging perspective…. An exciting contribution to the developing body of literature identified under the general but changing rubric of feminist.” — International Journal of Middle East Studies
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
297.642
Table Of Content
Preface and Acknowledgments 1. Approaches to the Study of a Legacy: An Introduction 2. Priveledges and Problems: The Shaping of ‘A’isha’s Historical Persona 3. The Accusation of Adultery and Communal Debate 4. Gender and the Politics of Succession 5. The Politics of Praise: ‘A’isha and the Development of Islamic Female Ideals 6. The Last Word: A Note in Conclusion Notes Glossary Bibliography Index Illustrations
Synopsis
In this extraordinary study, D. A. Spellberg examines the life of ‘A’isha bint Abi Bakr, Muhammad’s most beloved and controversial wife, and a central figure in Islamic cultural history. Instead of employing the traditional chronological technique of the biographer, however, Spellberg uses ‘A’isha as a lens through which to examine the place of women in Islamic societies., Examines the life of ‘A’isha bint Abi Bakr, Muhammad’s most beloved and controversial wife, and a central figure in Islamic cultural history. Instead of employing the traditional chronological technique of the biographer, however, Spellberg uses ‘A’isha as a lens through which to examine the place of women in Islamic societies.
LC Classification Number
BP80.A52S6
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