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Law, Society and Culture in the Maghrib, 1300-1500 - Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization
Powers, David S. (Cornell University, New York)
Law, Society and Culture in the Maghrib, 1300-1500 - Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization
Powers, David S. (Cornell University, New York)
In this 2002 book, David Powers analyses the application of Islamic law through cases which took place in the medieval Maghrib. The source for these disputes are fatwas issued by the muftis, which the author uses to situate each case in its historical context and to interpret the legal principles.
278 pages, 6 figures
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | September 30, 2002 |
ISBN13 | 9780521816915 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 278 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 17 mm · 586 g |