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Women of Jordan : Islam, labor & the law / Amira El-Azhary Sonbol.
| Author/creator | Sonbol, Amira El Azhary |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Syracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press, 2003. |
| Description | xi, 300 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Gender, culture, and politics in the Middle East Gender, culture, and politics in the Middle East. ^A407607 |
| Contents | Introduction : women in Jordan today -- Background : Qadis, ʻAshaʼir, and modern law -- Women's history and work -- Women and work in Jordan today -- Laws of guardianship and the construction of gender -- Marriage, obedience, and work -- Honor crimes -- Regarding work and the modern Jordanian woman -- Conclusion : what next? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-286) and index. |
| LCCN | 2002012942 |
| ISBN | 0815629648 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815629850 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ1729 .S66 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |