Culture and customs of the Arab Gulf States / Rebecca L. Torstrick and Elizabeth Faier.
2009
GN640 .T67 2009 (Mapit)
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Title
Culture and customs of the Arab Gulf States / Rebecca L. Torstrick and Elizabeth Faier.
Author
Torstrick, Rebecca L., 1954-
ISBN
9780313336591 (alk. paper)
0313336598 (alk. paper)
0313336598 (alk. paper)
Publication Details
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2009.
Language
English
Description
xv, 174 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Call Number
GN640 .T67 2009
Dewey Decimal Classification
306.09536
Summary
From the Publisher: Names such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been emerging in the world's eye over the past decade as exotic hotspots, wealthy from oil production and advanced in the means of technology. However, at the same time, the Arab Gulf States have managed to maintain their traditional culture, adapting it to modern life. With complete coverage on Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States is a must-have for every high school and public library shelf. Clear and vivid descriptions of contemporary life in the Arab Gulf help students discover how traditions of the past have evolved into customs today. This exhaustive volume covers topics such as religion, festivals, cuisine, fashion, family life, literature, the media, and music, among many others. Up-to-date and comprehensive, this volume offers a unique and contemporary depiction of culture in some of the world's wealthiest, up-and-coming nations. Exciting, exhaustive, and essential coverage on the Arab Gulf States, this work is ideal for high school students and general readers.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author
Faier, Elizabeth, 1965-
Series
Culture and customs of the Middle East.
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Table of Contents
Land, people, and history
Religion and worldview
Literature and media
Settlement, architecture, and material culture
Food, dress, and personal adornment
Gender, marriage, and family
Social lives : customs, folklore, and the daily rhythm
Music and dance.
Religion and worldview
Literature and media
Settlement, architecture, and material culture
Food, dress, and personal adornment
Gender, marriage, and family
Social lives : customs, folklore, and the daily rhythm
Music and dance.