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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Bozena C. Welborne , Aubrey L. Westfall , Özge Çelik Russell , Sarah A. TobinPublisher: Cornell University Press Imprint: Cornell University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781501715372ISBN 10: 1501715372 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 15 May 2018 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Islamic Head Covering 2. Unity amid Diversity? 3. Visibly Different 4. Islamic Ethics and Practices of Head Covering in American Political Life 5. Head Covering and Political Participation 6. Citizenship without Representation Conclusion and ImplicationsReviewsOffers notable results to interpret the role of religion in the current political environment in the United States. * Reading Religion * Featuring interviews as well as quantitative data, this book is an excellent assessment of the experience of Muslim-American women who wear the hijab.... This is an important read for those interested in understanding the unique experiences of Muslim women in America today. * Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual * Those who are looking at the identity construction and citizenship practices of Muslim-American women will find this book useful for understanding the intersection of religion and politics in the lives of American Muslim women. This book also illuminates several research areas such as American Islam, Islam and politics, and Muslim women in a minority context. * Choice * Those who are looking at the identity construction and citizenship practices of Muslim-American women will find this book useful for understanding the intersection of religion and politics in the lives of American Muslim women. This book also illuminates several research areas such as American Islam, Islam and politics, and Muslim women in a minority context. * Choice * Featuring interviews as well as quantitative data, this book is an excellent assessment of the experience of Muslim-American women who wear the hijab.... This is an important read for those interested in understanding the unique experiences of Muslim women in America today. * Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual * Those who are looking at the identity construction and citizenship practices of Muslim-American women will find this book useful for understanding the intersection of religion and politics in the lives of American Muslim women. This book also illuminates several research areas such as American Islam, Islam and politics, and Muslim women in a minority context. * Choice * Author InformationBozena C. Welborne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at Smith College. Aubrey L. Westfall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wheaton College. Özge Çelik Russell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Gazi University. Sarah A. Tobin is a Senior Researcher at the Chr. Michelsen Institute in Bergen, Norway. She is the author of Everyday Piety. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |