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Burning the Veil

- The Algerian War and the 'Emancipation' of Muslim Women, 1954-62

About Burning the Veil

During the Algerian War the French army engaged in the 'emancipation' of Muslim women as part of a strategy of subverting the nationalist movement whilst also inflicting widespread violence. First comprehensive study in English of the role of Muslim women during the Algerian war, bringing a unique interdisciplinary approach to the subject. -- .

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780719074738
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 432
  • Published:
  • November 9, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 166x240x38 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 822 g.
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Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Burning the Veil

During the Algerian War the French army engaged in the 'emancipation' of Muslim women as part of a strategy of subverting the nationalist movement whilst also inflicting widespread violence. First comprehensive study in English of the role of Muslim women during the Algerian war, bringing a unique interdisciplinary approach to the subject. -- .

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