Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past - (Legacy of 'A'isha Bint ABI Bakr) by D A Spellberg (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><P>Examines the life of 'A'isha bint Abi Bakr, Muhammad's most beloved and controversial wife, and a central figure in Islamic cultural history. Instead of employing the traditional chronological technique of the biographer, however, Spellberg uses 'A'isha as a lens through which to examine the place of women in Islamic societies.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In this extraordinary study, D. A. Spellberg examines the life of 'A'isha bint Abi Bakr, Muhammad's most beloved and controversial wife, and a central figure in Islamic cultural history. Instead of employing the traditional chronological technique of the biographer, however, Spellberg uses 'A'isha as a lens through which to examine the place of women in Islamic societies.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The book is a rare treat. Well researched and well written, it approaches the issue of Islamic biography from a fresh and engaging perspective.... An exciting contribution to the developing body of literature identified under the general but changing rubric of feminist.--International Journal of Middle East Studies<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>D. A. Spellberg is associate professor of history and Middle Eastern studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
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