{"title":"Leila Ahmed","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of Leila Ahmed. An esteemed scholar in the field of History and Gender Studies, Leila Ahmed offers a profound exploration of Islamic societies through her writings. Her works are particularly cherished by readers interested in understanding the complex tapestry of \u003cem\u003ewomen’s roles\u003c\/em\u003e within Islamic culture and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the notable books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eWomen and Gender in Islam\u003c\/em\u003e, a seminal text that delves into the historical roots of gender practices in Islamic societies. Ahmed's meticulous research and engaging narrative provide an educational journey that challenges commonly held perceptions and offers new perspectives on the topics she explores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who are passionate about \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e categories, Ahmed's writings are both informative and thought-provoking. Her ability to intertwine historical analysis with social commentary enriches any reader's understanding of the intricate dynamics that have shaped women's experiences in the Islamic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Leila Ahmed's rich contributions to historical scholarship and gain valuable insights into the intersection of gender and culture in Islamic societies through this carefully curated selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"women-and-gender-in-islam-by-leila-ahmed-9780300257311","title":"Women and Gender in Islam","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pioneering study of the social and political lives of Muslim women has shaped a whole generation of scholarship. In \u003cem\u003eWomen and Gender in Islam\u003c\/em\u003e, Leila Ahmed explores the historical roots of contemporary debates, ambitiously surveying Islamic discourse on women from Arabia during the period in which Islam was founded to Iraq during the classical age to Egypt during the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is now reissued as a Veritas paperback, with a new foreword by Kecia Ali situating the text in its scholarly context and explaining its enduring influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Ahmed’s book is a serious and independent-minded analysis of its subject, the best-informed, most sympathetic and reliable one that exists today.”—Edward W. Said\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Destined to become a classic. . . . It gives [Muslim women] back our rightful place, at the centre of our histories.”—Rana Kabbani, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000850694380,"sku":"9780300257311","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24570853482294.jpg?v=1763309814"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/leila-ahmed.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}