This collection of original essays examines the relationship between Islam; the nature of state projects; and the position of women in the modern nation states of the Middle East and South Asia. Arguing that Islam is not uniform across Muslim societies and that women’s roles in these societies cannot be understood simply by looking at texts and laws. The contributors focus; instead; on the effects of the political projects of states on the lives of women.
#993234 in Books Northern Illinois University Press 2000-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.33 #File Name: 0875802672274 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I have always wondered what life was like at the prison on the Rock Island ArsenalBy SunnydaywomenIt was interesting reading about something in history from my place of birth. I have always wondered what life was like at the prison on the Rock Island Arsenal. I have visited the cemetery there many times; this book gives more information that just the tombstones I've seem of the confederate troops who died there.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. My 2nd great grandfather was a prisoner there and I am feeling ...By Wynnelle TurnerI am not finished. May change my rating as I finish. So far I am enthused about the history of it. My 2nd great grandfather was a prisoner there and I am feeling his pain.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Undecided...By melinda wrightI expected the book to be more about the prisoners and what they endured. Instead I find it's about the people who ran the prison. I'm only half way through though so will hold off on any more judgment than that.
