Nubian Women of West Aswan by Anne M Jennings
There have been dramatic changes both in the town of Aswan and among the devoutly Muslim Nubians of the village of West Aswan. This work reflects those changes and also incorporates literature on the impact of tourism, the work of Muslim women in the informal sector, and the interdependence of male and female domains.
It is a pleasure to read [this] book... For those interested in contemporary African ethnography, women's studies, or taking a deeper look at Egypt's own cultural diversity, this paperback should be on your shelf. - Middle East Journal ""Describes in detail the life cycle of a typical woman, including information on dress, infibulation, giving birth, childhood socialization, courtship, marriage, and death. Descriptions of daily routines, house plans, food preparation, leisure activities, and friendships will bring the people of West Aswan alive to readers.... Will be of use to, and enjoyed by, undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom."" - Judy Brink, International Journal of Middle East Studies ""This is a vivid ethnography, a well-illustrated and detailed account of women's networks and an analysis of their importance."" - Sondra Hale, The International Journal of African Historical Studies ""It is gratifying to welcome this Nubian ethnography from a scholar with Jennings's empathetic concerns and privileged identity."" - Robert A. Fernea, MESA Bulletin
Anne M. Jennings is a consulting cultural anthropologist.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781588266415 |
| ISBN 10 | 1588266419 |
| Title | Nubian Women of West Aswan |
| Author | Anne M Jennings |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2009-01-30 |
| Number of pages | 190 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |