Veiling in Africa (Paperback)

Elisha P. Renne; Contributions by Laura Fair, Leslie Wahl Rabine, Adeline Masquelier, Hauwa Mahdi, Peri M. Klemm, Amal H. Fadlalla, Jose Van Santen, Susan J. Rasmussen

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The tradition of the veil, which refers to various cloth coverings of the head, face, and body, has been little studied in Africa, where Islam has been present for more than a thousand years. These lively essays raise questions about what is distinctive about veiling in Africa, what religious histories or practices are reflected in particular uses of the veil, and how styles of veils have changed in response to contemporary events. Together, they explore the diversity of meanings and experiences with the veil, revealing it as both an object of Muslim piety and an expression of glamorous fashion.

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Imprint:	Indiana University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2013
First published:	March 2013
Editors:	Elisha P. Renne
Contributors:	Laura Fair • Leslie Wahl Rabine • Adeline Masquelier • Hauwa Mahdi • Peri M. Klemm • Amal H. Fadlalla • Jose Van Santen • Susan J. Rasmussen
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-0-253-00820-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Costume, clothes & fashion Promotions
LSN:	0-253-00820-4
Barcode:	9780253008206