
The main part of the book consists of a bibliography of some three thousand English-language books and articles on Muslim women throughout the world. Works are organized alphabetically by author and the volume includes an extensive index including both geographical and topical headings. Most of the works consist of scholarly studies written in this century through 1995 but some fiction, travel accounts, popular publications, and semi-devotional works are listed. Includes an annotated list of 50 recommended books and articles resulting from a survey of specialists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.