| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 234 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series |
Islamic civilization and Muslim networks |
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Islamic civilization & Muslim networks.
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| Summary |
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.--Publisher's description. |
| Contents |
Understanding veiling in Islamic sacred texts -- What do progressive Muslims say about veiling? -- Politics and sociocultural practices of veiling -- Veiling in Euro-American societies -- Veils, harems, and the mission to civilize -- Veiling in Western Europe today -- Veiling in the United States of America today -- Veiling in the world and words of women -- Veiling and feminism -- Islamic fashion, beauty pageants, and Muslim dolls -- Veiling through the arts. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Hijab (Islamic clothing)
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Veils -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Muslim women -- Clothing.
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RELIGION -- Islam -- General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Islamic Studies.
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Hijab (Islamic clothing) (OCoLC)fst01200122
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Muslim women -- Clothing.
(OCoLC)fst01200121
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Veils -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
(OCoLC)fst01165043
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Amer, Sahar. What is veiling? 9781469617756 (DLC) 2014007168 (OCoLC)872139165 |
| ISBN |
9781469617763 (electronic bk.) |
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1469617765 (electronic bk.) |
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9781469619804 (electronic bk.) |
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1469619806 (electronic bk.) |
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