Behind the Veil of Vice

Introduction: Preaching to the Perverted
Dissent in Damascus
Islamic Feminism
Temporary Marriages
Child Brides
Pleasure Island
Moral Panic
Veils and Vices
Conclusion

John R. Bradley

'Drawing on extensive research as well as the author's own substantial firsthand knowledge of the region, the book offers an essential corrective to the fantasies and misinformation about Middle Eastern cultures.' - Publishers Weekly Praise for Inside Egypt: 'Essential reading for anyone interested in modern Egypt and the looming dramas of the Arab world.' - United Press International 'In this highly readable and thoughtful volume, Bradley provides a devastating critique of Egypt's current dictatorial government.' - Library Journal 'Compelling ... Inside Egypt depicts a hopelessly dysfunctional country where poverty, torture, and corruption are ubiquitous.' - New Statesman, UK 'John R. Bradley is a writer looking for the truth in Arab countries ruled by dictators. His writing is brave and essential to our understanding of the reality behind the official, artificial image of our societies.' - Alaa Al Aswany, Egyptian author of the international bestselling novels The Yacoubian Building and Chicago Praise for Saudi Arabia Exposed: 'A highly informed, temperate, and understanding account of a country ... that is an enigma.' - The New York Times 'Brings to life the tensions between rulers and ruled, offering poignant evidence of widespread disillusionment with the Saudi royal family.' - Foreign Affairs 'A thoughtful, incisive portrait of a fractured nation... [a] remarkable volume.' - Newsweek '[Bradley] uses a graceful journalist's pen to write with scholarly authority... shows a sensitivity rare for a Westerner, reaching directly to the society's core.' - The Nation