Women in Islamic Biographical Collections: From Ibn Sa'd to Who's Who

by Ruth Roded

Overview

Women in Islamic Biographical Collections: From Ibn Sa'd to Who's Who is a reprint of Professor Ruth Roded's groundbreaking 1994 study in which she surveys 40 bibliographical collections, dating from the 9th century to the present, investigating which type of Muslim woman scholars were deemed worthy of recording for posterity. The analysis clearly indicates that Muslim women have achieved prominence in certain fields at certain times. Roded has written a substantial preface to the reprint, providing an overview of how the field has developed since the original publication.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781463239305
Publisher:	Gorgias Press
Publication date:	02/06/2019
Series:	Gorgias Islamic Studies , #11
Pages:	218
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.56(d)

Editorial Reviews

Briefly profiles women mentioned in 40 collections of biographies compiled from the ninth century through the 1980s, and draws conclusions about the importance given to women within their own time and by later historians. The chapters cover companions of the Prophet, the next generation, scholars, mystics, and women's roles in historical and contemporary collections. A source of information in itself, but also a valuable bibliographic reference for scholars of Islam or women. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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