In a time of increasing hostility towards Islam, this collection extends the boundaries of global feminism to include Islamic women. Challenging Orientalist ass

In an important social change, female Muslim political leaders in Java have enjoyed considerable success in direct local elections following the fall of Suharto

Following a period of rapid political change, both globally and in relation to the Middle East and South Asia, this collection sets new terms of reference for a

An exploration of powerful Muslim women covering issues of gender, culture and politics in Islam.

This study examines the most beloved and controversial of Mohammed's wives as a rich symbol for medieval and modern Islamic society. It explores the debates sur