The Veil : Women Writers on Its History, Lore, and Politics.

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Veiling is a globally polarizing issue, a locus for the struggle between Islam and the West and between contemporary and traditional interpretations of Islam. This book examines the vastly misunderstood and multi-layered world of the veil. It explores and analyzes the cultures, politics, and histori...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Heath, Jennifer
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley : University of California Press, 2008.
Temas:
Veils > Social aspects.
Veils > History.
Veils in literature.
Voiles (Coiffures) > Aspect social.
Voiles (Coiffures) > Histoire.
Voiles (Coiffures) dans la littérature.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Beauty & Grooming.
HISTORY > Middle East > General.
Veils
Veils in literature
Veils > Social aspects
american muslim women.
amish veil.
community.
controversial.
cultural studies.
dress code.
emotional.
expression of the sacred.
gender studies.
gospel.
groundbreaking.
hasidic women.
hijab.
identity.
india.
islam.
islamic dress.
male veiling.
medieval europe.
middle east.
modesty.
mourning.
muslim women.
patriarchy.
religious studies.
sensual.
separation.
seven veils.
sociopolitical.
trauma.
veil.
veiling.
wearing a veil.
wedding veil.
womanhood.
women.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Veiling is a globally polarizing issue, a locus for the struggle between Islam and the West and between contemporary and traditional interpretations of Islam. This book examines the vastly misunderstood and multi-layered world of the veil. It explores and analyzes the cultures, politics, and histories of veiling.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (361 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520941601
0520941608
9780520250406
0520250400
9780520255180
0520255186
1282772317
9781282772311
9786612772313
661277231X

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