Why the French don't like headscarves :Islam, the state, and public space /John R. Bowen.

Book

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Community of Christ Library

Name/Title

Why the French don't like headscarves :Islam, the state, and public space /John R. Bowen.

Description

Remembering la{uml}icit{acute}e -- Regulating Islam -- Scarves and schools -- Moving toward a law -- Repercussions -- Communalism -- Islamism -- Sexism -- Conclusions. x, 290 p. :ill. ;24 cm.

Book Details

Author

Bowen, John R.

Place Published

City

Princeton, N.J. ;Woodstock

Date Published

2008

Publication Subjects

Hijab (Islamic clothing)--France. Muslim women--France--Clothing. Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Islam. Clothing and dress--Political aspects--France. Islam and secularism--France. Religion and law--France. Religion and state--France. Laicism--France.

Call No.

GT2112 .B69 2008

ISBN

9780691138398 (pbk.), 0691138397 (pbk.)

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.