
Pronouncing and Persevering
by Susan F. Hirsch
Title:
Pronouncing and Persevering
Author:
Susan F. Hirsch
Series (if any):
Chicago Series in Law and Society
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
374 pages
Publisher:
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:
9780226344638
EAN:
9780226344638
Publication Date:
15/08/1998
Classifications:
Linguistics
Weight (g):
798
Dimensions (mm):
159 x 237 x 27
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Susan Hirsch's observations of Islamic courts uncover how Muslim women actively use legal processes to transform their domestic lives. This achieves victories on some fronts, but also reinforces their image as subordinate to men through the speech they produce in court.











