Studying Marriage in Dhofar, Oman

Studying Marriage in Dhofar, Oman explains the choices middle-class, Muslim, tribal Dhofari men and women make when creating a life together.

About the author

Dr. Risse taught cultural studies, literature and pedagogy for 21 years on the Arabian Peninsula at the American University of Sharjah (UAE), the University of Sharjah-Woman's (UAE) and Dhofar University (Oman). 

Product details

• Authors: Marielle Risse
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 16.06.2026
• EAN: 9781839999550
• ISBN: 978-1-83999-955-0
• No. of pages: 100
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology; Oman, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Dating, relationships, living together & marriage, Sociology: family & relationships, Social and cultural anthropology, Arabian Peninsula, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Islamic Life & Practice, Islamic life and practice, Wedding / Marriage, Engagement / Betrothal, Sociology: family, kinship and relationships