Reviews
"A serious and impressive attempt at putting women (and gender) at the center of attention without simplistically refuting stereotypes of Muslim women or Islam or replacing them with equally problematic celebrations of women's roles and achievements....Recommended."--CHOICE "The volume offers clear, readable text, ample bibliographies and cross-references, and a comprehensive index and topical outline of entries...This welcome volume will be especially useful to Islamic scholars, those studying Islamic culture and history, and women's studies students." --Library Journal, "A serious and impressive attempt at putting women (and gender) at the center of attention without simplistically refuting stereotypes of Muslim women or Islam or replacing them with equally problematic celebrations of women's roles and achievements....Recommended."--CHOICE"The volume offers clear, readable text, ample bibliographies and cross-references, and a comprehensive index and topical outline of entries...This welcome volume will be especially useful to Islamic scholars, those studying Islamic culture and history, and women's studies students." --Library Journal, "The volume offers clear, readable text, ample bibliographies and cross-references, and a comprehensive index and topical outline of entries...This welcome volume will be especially useful to Islamic scholars, those studying Islamic culture and history, and women's studies students." --Library Journal
