Foreword
Introduction
Part One The Plural Legal Landscape: Family Laws in Syria
Chapter 1 Law, Politics, and Religion in Syria: Past and Present
Chapter 2 Mapping the Plurality of Jurisdictions: The Laws of Personal Status
Chapter 3 Debating and Changing Family Law
Part Two Unity in Multiplicity: Muslim and Christian Laws and Legal Practices
Chapter 4 Patriarchy, Religion, and Legal Rules
Chapter 5 The Versatility of Personal Status Law: Legal Practices in a Shar?iyya Court
Chapter 6 The Catholic court: Guardian of Order and Sacraments
Chapter 7 Conclusion