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Amer, Sahar,

What is veiling? / Sahar Amer. - 1 online resource (xii, 234 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-224) and index.

Cover -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part I -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Part II -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Part III -- Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8 -- Chapter 9 -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

Examines the practice of veiling in Muslim culture, discussing its history, its religious, social, and political significance, and its importance to both conservative and progressive Muslim women as a symbol of commitment to their beliefs. --Publishers description.


English.

ISBN: 9780748696840 0748696849 0748696822 9780748696826

Source: 9780748696840 Ingram Content Group

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB8K7928 bnb GBB4A4590 bnb GBB4C1835 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016877654 Uk 019112441 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Hijab (Islamic clothing)
Veils--Religious aspects--Islam.
Muslim women--Clothing.
Ḥijāb.
Voiles (Coiffures)--Aspect religieux--Islam.
Musulmanes--Costume.
hijabs.
RELIGION--Islam--General.
Hijab (Islamic clothing)
Muslim women--Clothing
Veils--Religious aspects--Islam

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic book.

LC Class. No.: BP190.5.H44 / A535 2014eb

Dewey Class. No.: 297.5/76