Domestic Violence and the Islamic Tradition - Chaudhry, Ayesha S. (Assistant Professor of Islamic and Gender Studies, Assistant Professor of Islamic and Gender Studies, University of British Columbia)

A frank, personal investigation into the contentious issue of marital violence within Islamic law. Drawing heavily on the author's own experience, the book explores the attempt to reconcile a tradition of patriarchal authority with egalitarian values. The book presents an insightful and provocative contribution to the debate about women in Islam.