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Sorrow and joy among Muslim women : the Pukhtuns of northern Pakistan / Amineh Ahmed.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: University of Cambridge oriental publications ; no. 63.Publication details: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.Description: xix, 199 pages, [12] pages of plates : colour, illustrations, maps ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0521861691 (hardback)
  • 9780521861694 (hardback)
  • 9780521861694 (hardback)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 305.48/891593 22
LOC classification:
  • DS432.P4 A46 2006
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction -- Gham-khādi : framework and fieldwork -- From the inside-out : Bibiane's 'dual lives' in and beyond the house -- The work of mourning : death and dismay among Bibiane-- Celebrating khādi : communal Pukhtun weddings and clandestine internet marriages -- The work of gham-khādi : 'not to do gham-khādi is shameful (sharam); to do it a burden' -- Conclusion.
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Books Books CISA Library <strong>Processing Center:<br>This book is currently being catalogued by the Deputy Librarian.</strong> DS<br>History of Asia DS432.P4 AHM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 109844
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-191) and index.

Introduction -- Gham-khādi : framework and fieldwork -- From the inside-out : Bibiane's 'dual lives' in and beyond the house -- The work of mourning : death and dismay among Bibiane-- Celebrating khādi : communal Pukhtun weddings and clandestine internet marriages -- The work of gham-khādi : 'not to do gham-khādi is shameful (sharam); to do it a burden' -- Conclusion.

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