A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East: The Veil in the Looking Glass

by Ann Chamberlin

Book Overview

Learn how the seclusion of women can be used as a feminist defense against exploitationand as an empowering force

Internationally acclaimed author Ann Chamberlin's book, A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East: The Veil in the Looking Glass is a critical interdisciplinary examination of the practice of seclusion of women throughout the Middle East from its beginnings. This challenging exploration discusses the reasons that seclusion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789029847
• ISBN13: 9780789029843
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 7.8"