What Is Veiling?

by Sahar Amer

Book Overview

Ranging from simple head scarf to full-body burqa, the veil is worn by vast numbers of Muslim women around the world. What Is Veiling? explains one of the most visible, controversial, and least understood emblems of Islam. Sahar Amer's evenhanded approach is anchored in sharp cultural insight and rich historical context. Addressing the significance of veiling in the religious, cultural, political, and social lives of Muslims, past and present,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1469617757
• ISBN13: 9781469617756
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"