Understanding Arabs: A Contemporary Guide to Arab Society

Voorkant
Quercus, 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.
 

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A Message from the Author
Map of the Arab World
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
Notes

The Social Structure
The Role of the Family
Religion and Society
Communicating with Arabs
Bibliography
21
Index
2025
About the Author
2050
Copyright

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