Books in the Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series series

"Looking at the social, political and legal changes in Oman since 1970, this book challenges the Islamic and tribal traditional cultural norms relating to marriage, divorce and women's rights which guide social and legal practice in the modern Omani state"--

The Muslim Brotherhood has become the world's largest, most influential Islamist group. This book examines the Brotherhood's active role in Egypt and throughout the Middle East and Arab world, exploring its evolving position on key issues, including gender, religious minorities, and political plurality, and analyzes its attempts at reform.