Culture and Customs of Syria

Informationen zum Autor JOHN A. SHOUP is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. He is also the author of Culture and Customs of Jordan (Greenwood, 2007). Klappentext Syria has served as a major crossroads in the Middle East since prehistoric times, leaving it open to change and passing customs from other societies. Syria's melting pot of cultures has led it to become an ethnically diverse country, sometimes leading to turbulence among other countries as well as within its own borders. Focusing on contemporary traditions, topics such as religion, cuisine, fashion, music, and art unveil Syria's true modern-day culture. Readers will discover how Syrians live today-what they eat, what they wear, and how they celebrate life in today's conflicted Middle East. Ideal for high school students and general readers, Culture and Customs of Syria serves as a staple for all library shelves. Zusammenfassung Syria has served as a major crossroads in the Middle East since prehistoric times! leaving it open to change and passing customs from other societies. Syria's melting pot of cultures has led it to become an ethnically diverse country! sometimes leading to turbulence among other countries as well as within its own borders. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chronology 1: . Land, History, and People 2: . Religion and World View 3: . Literature and Media 4: . Architecture, Traditional Crafts, and Traditional Dress 5: . Traditional Cuisine and Costume 6: . Gender, Marriage, and Family 7: . Social Customs and Lifestyle 8: . Music and Dance Glossary Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: John Shoup, John A. Shoup, Shoup John A.
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2008
• EAN: 9780313344565
• ISBN: 978-0-313-34456-5
• No. of pages: 165
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 241 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Cultures and Customs of the World; Cultures and Customs of the World; Culture and Customs of the Middle East
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Sociology: customs & traditions, Syria, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions