Narratives of truth in Islamic law
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| Publication date | 2008 |
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| Series | Library of Islamic law, 2 |
| Number of pages | 382 |
| Publisher | London: I.B. Tauris |
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| Abstract | The truth, in legal terms, is the version of "what happened" which carries most authority. This original and thought-provoking book looks at how this narrative is constructed in Muslim societies, and which truths are privileged over others in constructing it. Looking at a range of contrasting case studies, from Sharia courts to inquiries into police abuse, this book explores how ordinary stories are transformed into authoritative truths. |
| Document type | Book (Editorship) |
| Language | English |
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