The underlying assumption of this book is that every woman wants to take responsibility for her own health. The only way she can act intelligently and safely in her own best interest is to understand the workings of her body and to know what kinds of care and treatment are available. Medicine is not yet a “hard” science; indeed, it may never be one, and certainly not for many years to come.…
The Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures (EWIC) is an interdisciplinary, transhistorical, and global project. It brings together upwards of 1,000 scholars to write critical essays on women, Muslim and non-Muslim, and Islamic cultures in every region where there have been significant Muslim populations. It aims to cover every topic for which there is significant research, examining these r…
With Volume II, EWIC launches the first of four volumes dedicated to substantive topics of relevance to women and Islamic cultures globally. These four volumes, Volumes II–V (Volume VI is the cumulative index), are unusual in that each volume is topically organized. Within each volume, we maintain the conventional alphabetical listing of entries. Volume II brings together over 360 entries on …
Volume III covers a broad range of research on women and Islamic cultures. It includes articles on aging; the body; breastfeeding; celibacy; child marriage; childhood; courtship; disabilities; food preparation; funerary practices; genital cutting; health policies, practices, and education; poverty; HIV and AIDS; reproduction; incest; love; marriage discourses and practices; reproduction; scienc…
Volume V covers a broad range of research on women and Islamic cultures. It includes articles on Practices, Interpretations and Representations.
Drawing from cutting-edge research in gender-based medicine, women's health expert and best-selling author Dr. Pamela Peeke tailors the original Body–for–LIFE program to the unique obstacles women face. With stunning before-and-after photos and testimonials providing motivation and inspiration, Body–for–LIFE for Women features a 12-week Mind-Mouth-Muscle eating, exercise, and emotional …