Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East

Name: Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East
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ISBN: 9780136564898

ISBN-10: 0136564895

ISBN-13: 9780136564898

Edition: 2nd 2001

Authors: Bates Staff, Daniel G. Bates, Amal Rassam

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This book provides readers with a topical, social-anthropological introduction to the Middle East. It synthesizes historical, ethnographic, and socioeconomic data within a social science framework., and places in proper context the region's distinctive way of lifewhich has always been at the crossroads of cultures and civilizations. Comprehensive and straightforward coverage includes distinctive theoretical forms without the use of social science jargon.. Chapter topics include the prophet, religion, identity, and culture of Islam; communal identities and ethnic groups; pastoralism and nomadic society; agriculture and the changing village; cities and urban life; women and the social…

Book details

List price: $113.32
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 7/6/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English




The Setting: Human Geography and Historical Background



Islam: The Prophet and the Religion



Islam as Identity, Islam as Culture



Communal Identities and Ethnic Groups



Pastoralism and Nomadic Society



Agriculture and the Changing Village



Cities and Urban Life



Kinship, Marriage, and the Family



Women and the Social Order



Local Organization of Power: Leadership, Patronage, and Tribalism



Challenges and Dilemmas: The Middle East Today


Glossary


References


Photo Credits


Index