In this classic work; Germaine Tillion argues that the phenomenon of men killing their daughters; sisters; and wives over matters of sexual honor is not an aberration specific to Islam. Rather; it is part of a pagan Mediterranean legacy of marriage between first cousins that still affects both modern Christian and Muslim societies. Tillion charts the rise of that unique Mediterranean social innovation she calls the “Republic of Cousins.†Germaine Tillion; former director of studies of the École Pratique des Hautes Études in Paris; is an anthropologist with unrivaled knowledge of nomads and settled agriculturalists in North Africa.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great book on Muslim Civilization and what caused its declineBy Siraj I. MuftiQuite a few books have been written on the great Muslim civilization that lasted over a thousand years and its tremendous achievements.This book is a documnemtation of its fall after this long history; It provides insightfull and deep analyses that are missing in other manuscripts. Should be essential reading for all sincere students exploring this vast area.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bring about social-change through peaceful meansBy urf Ashok RajThis is a great and insightful work. It describes how to bring change in society and social system through peaceful means and reform as against revolution. There are many things that are new to me. Even our Christian brethren will find this work most enlightening and highly beneficial.
