3568560
9780292750418
"In this breakthrough of startling, refreshing voices, superficially simple women' lore (like the singing of lullabies) comes alive."--Whole Earth ReviewThis 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.Fernea, Elizabeth W. is the author of 'Middle Eastern Muslim Women Speak' with ISBN 9780292750418 and ISBN 0292750412.
[read more]