Narratives of Truth in Islamic Law (Hardcover)

'What Happened?' addresses the thorny issue of truth in law, within the context of Muslim societies. The truth, in legal terms, is the version of 'what happened' which carries most authority. This original and thought-provoking book looks at how this narrative is constructed in Muslim societies, and which truths are privileged over others in constructing it. In marriage courts in Egypt for example the truth is deemed to be a version of events that is acceptable to both parties. Looking at a range of contrasting case studies, from Sharia courts to inquiries into police abuse, this book book explores how ordinary stories are transformed into authoritative truths. The case studies are situated in the framework of wider debates about truth, law and power in Middle Eastern societies.

General

Imprint:	I.B. Tauris
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2007
First published:	December 2007
Editors:	Baudouin Dupret • Barbara Drieskens • Annelies Moors
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-1-84511-187-8
Categories:	Books > Law > Other areas of law > Islamic law Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Promotions
LSN:	1-84511-187-7
Barcode:	9781845111878

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