Modernity and Early Marriage in Iran: A View from Within

@article{Tremayne2006ModernityAE,
  title={Modernity and Early Marriage in Iran: A View from Within},
  author={Soraya Tremayne},
  journal={Journal of Middle East Women's Studies},
  year={2006},
  volume={2},
  pages={65 - 94}
}
  • S. Tremayne
  • Published 3 March 2006
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  • Journal of Middle East Women's Studies
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