Murder in the name of honor, the true story of one woman's heroic fight against an unbelievable crime, Rana Husseini
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Murder in the name of honor, the true story of one woman's heroic fight against an unbelievable crime, Rana Husseini
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-230) and index
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index present
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non fiction
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Murder in the name of honor
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bibliography
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405330738
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Rana Husseini
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the true story of one woman's heroic fight against an unbelievable crime
Summary
A hard-hitting and controversial examination of honor crimes. Claiming the life of 5,000 women every year, the practice is common in many traditional societies around the world, as well as in migrant communities in Europe and the USA
Table Of Contents
Murder in Amman -- Interview with a killer -- Honour as an excuse -- Bound by honour -- Excusing murder -- We fought the law-- -- The royal march for justice -- Opening the floodgates -- Changing attitudes -- Two steps back -- A world of honour -- Love, honour, and obey -- Chaos in Europe -- Honour in the USA -- The road to real honour
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