Books by Hamid R. Kusha

While other Islamic countries have adopted secular laws and systems, Iran still adheres to to the Shari'a system of law. This text provides a history of Islamic law and its origins in the Shari'a, and covers the treatment of women and their legal status under Islam law in Iran.

A unique handbook comparing defendant rights in legal traditions around the world in light of fast-changing developments in U.S. law since September 11, 2001, and the USA PATRIOT Act. Written for the general reader, this book examines the scope of the legal rights granted by the U.S. Constitution to those accused of a crime.