The Family Structure in Islam por Hammudah Abdalati - 1976

Burr Ridge, IN, U.S.A.: American Trust Publications, 1977. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. English version. 360 pages. Whether one wishes to exmine the differences between the Muslim scene now and in the classical formative period, or the discrepancy between the ideal conception of Islamic law and its application, or the comparisons and contrasts among various regions of the Muslim world, one can find a point of departure in this volume. Dr. Hammudah Abd Al Ati deals with a wide array of topics touching on religion, set roles and the family, law, and social chnage. These are basic, sensitive issues in the structure of social life; they arouse the strogest feelings among people. The author approaches these disputed questions with very high qualifications: a deep, personal familiarity with Islam and a scholar's knowledge of it as well as of modern social science. He is thus able to combine sympathy and objectivity to produce understanding. Dr. Hammudah Abd Al… Ler mais

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

American Trust Publications, 1995-06-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!