Law of desire : temporary marriage in Shi'i Iran
1989, 1st edition. Syracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #397014
ISBN: 0815624654
Physical description: xiii, 256 pages : illustrations, 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-249) and index. Contents: Marriage as contract -- Permanent marriage: nikah -- Temporary marriage: mut'a -- The power of ambiguity: cultural improvisations on the theme of temporary marriage -- Women's life stories -- Men's interviews. Subjects: Temporary marriage Iran; Sex customs Iran; Muta; Islam; Marriage; Women's rights; Human behavior; Economics; Religion; Developing Countries; Social Behavior; Temporary marriage Iran; Marriage (Islamic law) Iran.
Price: €45.00