Review:
Sex And Society In Islam: Birth Control Before The Nineteenth Century By Barend J. Ter Haar
overall review score: 4.3
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Sex and Society in Islam: Birth Control before the Nineteenth Century by Barend J. ter Haar is a scholarly exploration of birth control practices in Islamic societies prior to the 19th century.
Key Features
- Historical perspective on birth control in Islamic societies
- Analysis of cultural attitudes towards sexuality and reproduction
- Insight into medical knowledge and practices related to contraception in the premodern Middle East and North Africa
Pros
- Provides valuable insights into a lesser-known aspect of Islamic history
- Well-researched and academically rigorous
- Offers a nuanced understanding of how various factors influenced birth control practices in Islamic societies
Cons
- May be too specialized for general audiences
- Does not cover contemporary perspectives on birth control in Islamic societies