Understanding Arabs: A Contemporary Guide to Arab SocietyQuercus, 23 mrt 2012 - 228 pagina's NEW 6TH EDITION NOW AVAILABLE This Fifth Editon of the highly successful guide to arab society - published in line with the Arab Spring. The perfect introduction to contemporary Arab culture for those who want to understand today's headlines and the complex events playing out on the world stage. From the rise of fundamentalism to the historically uneasy relationship between the Arab World and the West, Margaret Nydell has expanded her highly respected book to bring today's complex issues into clearer focus. Understanding Arabs introduces the elements of Arab culture and Islam in an even-handed, unbiased style. The book covers such topics as beliefs and values; religion and society; the role of the family; friends and strangers; men and women; social formalities and etiquette; and communication styles. |
Inhoudsopgave
Patterns of Change | |
Beliefs and Values | |
Emotion and Logic | |
Getting Personal | |
Men and Women | |
Social Formalities and Etiquette | |
Islamic Fundamentalism Islamism | |
AntiAmericanism | |
Arabs and Muslims in the West | |
The Arab Countries Similarities | |
The Arab Countries in the Center | |
The Arab Countries in the Arabian Peninsula | |
Conclusion | |
Overige edities - Alles bekijken
Understanding Arabs, Fifth Edition: A Contemporary Guide to Arab Society Margaret Nydell Geen voorbeeld beschikbaar - 2012 |
Understanding Arabs: A Contemporary Guide to Arab Society Margaret K. Nydell Geen voorbeeld beschikbaar - 2017 |
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