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Bøe, Marianne, 1977-

Family law in contemporary Iran : women's rights activism and Shari'a / Marianne Bøe. - xi, 252 pages ; 23 cm - International library of Iranian studies ; 54 . - International library of Iranian studies ; 54. .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Bergen, Norway, 2012.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-248) and index.

Shari'a and family law -- Marriage in Muslim family law -- The Family Protection Bill -- Conceptions of Shari'a and family law -- Conceptions of dower, polygyny, and temporary marriage -- Woman's rights activism in Iran since 1900 -- Shifting paradigms on gender and sexuality -- Sources of legitimacy.

ISBN: 1780769008 9781780769004

LCCN: 2015513034

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB4C3642 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016932513 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Domestic relations--Iran.
Domestic relations (Islamic law)--Iran.
Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--Iran.
Women's rights--Iran.
Domestic relations.
Domestic relations (Islamic law)
Women--Legal status, laws, etc.
Women's rights.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Iran.

LC Class. No.: KMH540 / .B64 2015