Women's Rituals and Ceremonies in Shiite Iran and Muslim Communities

Women's Rituals and Ceremonies in Shiite Iran and Muslim Communities
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Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Total Pages : 149
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ISBN-10 : 9783643906052
ISBN-13 : 3643906056
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Download or read book Women's Rituals and Ceremonies in Shiite Iran and Muslim Communities written by Pedram Khosronejad and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2015 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume the authors present and discuss different aspects of their field researches and experiences in regard to the women's rituals and devotional practices. One of the main aims of this book is to broaden our understanding of women's devotional life, as well as calling attention to its relation to general social change. Most of the contributions are based on field researches, direct observations and rituals participations. This gives the reader a unique opportunity for better understanding of methodological challenges related to gender issues and field research among Muslim communities. --


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