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Anyone who has the slightest interest in culture, religion, or sport will find much of the discussion fascinating and be inspired to learn more. This is a well-written and well-presentedbook and because of its wide appeal, this book comes highly recommended and will form an important contribution to any academic or personal library. - Greg Willson, School of Marketing, Tourism and Leisure, Edith Cowan University, Perth, published in Annals of Leisure Research

'Recently, there has been an increasing focus on women and sport; specifically, the role of sport in championing equality, health, opportunities, empowerment, and quality of life of women has been firmly on the research agenda. Furthermore, in contemporary society, we have witnessed many acts of misunderstanding and intolerance between Muslim and non-Muslim religious belief systems; there is thus a real need for greater understanding of different cultures. Muslim women and sport is an important and seminal addition to these issues. It is arguably the first book that brings together such a high quality academic team of both Muslim and non-Muslim authors with the aim of enhancing knowledge and understanding towards the cultural intricacies of the Muslim faith, and the sport-related experiences of Muslim women. Acknowledging the complexity of the subject, this collection excels in that it focuses upon the multiple realities of Muslim women and explores the phenomenon from an insider's view; discussions are presented from various perspectives including countries with either a Muslim majority or Muslim minority population, from Eastern and Western perspectives, and under Sharia law. Each author is highly knowledgeable and has spent years, or decades, exploring and/or personally living this subject. Muslim women and sport is an interesting and important read for practitioners, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students alike, as it is likely to challenge each reader's perceptions, open minds, and pose questions that will stay with the reader long after they have closed the book. The book's appeal is broadened in that it is written in an easily accessible style that focuses deeply on providing insightful narrative and discussion. Many of the studies are written from a case study or discussion approach and while academic rigour is strong, some may wish for a deeper discussion of the complexities of methodology, paradigm, or axiology. Importantly, the book concludes by peering into the future and makes solid recommendations as to how support can be further offered to enhance the opportunities for Muslim girls and women to participate in physical activities. A plethora of future research areas are also discussed which will be invaluable for anyone researching in the area. While additional photographs and diagrams could have been used to further support the text, there are sufficient links to key references and websites that interested readers can go to for further information. Anyone who has the slightest interest in culture, religion, or sport will find much of the discussion fascinating and be inspired to learn more. This is a well-written and well-presented book and because of its wide appeal, this book comes highly recommended and will form an important contribution to any academic or personal library'. Greg Willson, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia

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Tansin Benn is an Associate Professor in the School of Education, University of Birmingham, UK. Gertrud Pfister is Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Haifaa Jawad is Senior Lecturer in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Department of Theology and Religion, University of Birmingham, UK.

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