The Veil by Jennifer Heath
Veiling is a globally polarizing issue, a locus for the struggle between Islam and the West and between contemporary and traditional interpretations of Islam. This book examines the vastly misunderstood and multi-layered world of the veil. It explores and analyzes the cultures, politics, and histories of veiling.
"A refreshingly three-dimensional portrait of the veil in history and in our contemporary worldThis collection of essays turns the veil into a mirror, reflecting back upon us our own presumptions and prejudices. You will learn something about yourself in these pages." - Asifa Quraishi"
Jennifer Heath is the author of seven books of fiction and nonfiction, including The Scimitar and the Veil: Extraordinary Women of Islam, and her writing has appeared in numerous anthologies. She has traveled extensively throughout the Muslim world and is the founder of Seeds for Afghanistan Relief Organization Midwife Training and Infant Care program, now International Midwife Assistance.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520255180 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520255186 |
| Title | The Veil |
| Author | Jennifer Heath |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 2008-07-02 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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