| Description |
xii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Islamic civilization and Muslim networks |
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Islamic civilization & Muslim networks.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-224) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : What is veiling? -- pt. I. Islam, politics, and veiling : Understanding veiling in Islamic sacred texts ; What do progressive Muslims say about veiling? ; Politics and sociocultural practices of veiling -- pt. II. 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 -- pt. III. Veiling in the world and words of women : Veiling and feminism ; Islamic fashion, beauty pageants, and Muslim dolls ; Veiling through the arts -- Epilogue -- Glossary : Terms referring to veilings. |
| 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 information. |
| Subject |
Hijab (Islamic clothing)
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Veils -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Muslim women -- Clothing.
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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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Islam. (DE-588)4027743-4
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Muslimin. (DE-588)4120776-2
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Schleier. (DE-588)4195493-2
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| ISBN |
9781469617756 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
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1469617757 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
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9781469617763 (ebook) |
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1469617765 (ebook) |
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