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Argues that Islamic law does not accord a lesser status to women and elaborates Muslim women's rights in a variety of areas.
Rural development remains a major challenge for governments of developing countries such as Pakistan. While a broad range of state and donor interventions impact the lives of poor farmers -who provide a significant proportion of the labour force - comprehensive consideration of these combined interactions remains inadequate. Focussing on Pakistan, this book discusses the political economy of agrarian poverty and underdevelopment in the region. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the combined impact of state and donor interventions, as well as that of resistance attempts, to alter the status quo within Pakistan. It questions the relevance of state institutions and policies contending...
The author seeks to correct the image of Islamic women's oppression by discussing their position in the home and in Islamic society at large.
In an emergency, availability of the pervasive communications environment could mean the difference between life and death. Possibly one of the first guides to comprehensively explore these futuristic omnipresent communications networks, the Pervasive Communications Handbook addresses current technology (i.e., MAC protocols and P2P-based VoD architecture) and developments expected in the very near future, when most people and places will be virtually connected through a constant and perpetual exchange of information. This monumental advance in communications is set to dramatically change daily life, in areas ranging from healthcare, transportation, and education to commerce and socialization...
KFK Genes & DNA explores the ever-unfolding secrets of this exciting science. From the basics of genes and their function as the code for life, through variation in families and inheritance, to the wide-ranging applications of DNA technology, find out how genes and DNA work. Investigate forensics, gene therapy, cloning and genetic engineering, and enjoy a fascinating insight into the biology of the world around us. Stunning photographs and thought-provoking digital artwork capture the essence of the topic, while compelling text guides the reader through a wealth of information. Each chapter encourages the reader to discover more through links to websites, books and places to visit, and also suggests possible career opportunities.
"Including Selections from Sayyed Ahmad 'Alawi's Sharoh Kitaab al-Qabasaat."
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