Women in Muslim Family Law

by John L. Esposito

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815629087
• ISBN13: 9780815629085
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Invaluable and timely

Women In Muslim Family Law appears in its second edition to update information on family law reforms throughout the Middle East and Asia, presenting new insights on the diverse interpretations of Muslim family law in the region and including expanded sections handling key issues in Muslim religious and social life. Invaluable and timely.