In an age when Western feminism is continuously undergoing redefinition, the struggles of women in Muslim countries are often overlooked. This volume illustrates how women in Islamic societies have become more actively involved not only in learning their rights under the sharia (Islamic law) but in rereading this law to improve their status and gain increased equality and freedom. Surveying Iran, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt and Arab societies in general, the essays in feminism and Islam focus on such subjects as crimes of honor and the construction of gender in Arab societies; law and the...
In an age when Western feminism is continuously undergoing redefinition, the struggles of women in Muslim countries are often overlooked. This volu...
Master the Game: Defender is THE must-have guide for any footballer who wants to perfect this essential position. Step-by-step instructions and proven practices and training drills will allow players of all levels to learn and refine vital techniques in a progressive and enjoyable way. In no time at all you will learn all you need to know to maximize your potential and performance as a footballer - equipment, tactics, training, fitness, nutrition, development and psychology. This book includes key advice and tips from the leading players, managers and coaches in the sport. With this guide,...
Master the Game: Defender is THE must-have guide for any footballer who wants to perfect this essential position. Step-by-step instructions and proven...
Acute Renal Failure in Practice, edited by practising renal physicians, is the essential guide to the clinical management of patients with acute renal failure and its complex, life-threatening metabolic sequelae. This book explains the workings of the normal kidney, illustrates the aetiology and pathophysiology of acute renal disease, and provides practical treatment guidelines relevant to the day-to-day needs of the practising clinician. There is a clear emphasis on the underlying pathogenic mechanisms naturally leading to a full understanding of the rationale behind the recommended...
Acute Renal Failure in Practice, edited by practising renal physicians, is the essential guide to the clinical management of patients with acute renal...