Middle Eastern Muslim Women Speak
Author | : Elizabeth Warnock Fernea |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 402 |
Release | : 1977 |
ISBN-10 | : 0292750412 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780292750418 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Download or read book Middle Eastern Muslim Women Speak written by Elizabeth Warnock Fernea and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this breakthrough of startling, refreshing voices, superficially simple women's lore (like the singing of lullabies) comes alive." --Whole Earth Review This volume is a collection of autobiographical and biographical writings by and about Middle Eastern women. Many of the selections have been translated by the editors from Arabic, Persian, or French; they not only represent real women from a wide range of occupations, points of view, and socioeconomic status, but also touch on major themes in the contemporary Muslim world.