Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States

Informationen zum Autor Rebecca L. Torstrick is Associate Professor of Anthropology and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Indiana University, South Bend. Elizabeth Faier is former Director of Sheikha Fatima Center for Leadership at Zayed University in Dubai. A cultural anthropologist by training, she is currently working as an independent scholar. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Preface Chronology 1 Land, People, and History 2 Religion and Worldview 3 Literature and Media 4 Settlement, Architecture, and Material Culture 5 Food, Dress, and Personal Adornment 6 Gender, Marriage, and Family 7 Social Lives: Customs, Folklore, and the Daily Rhythm 8 Music and Dance Glossary Bibliography Index ...

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth Faier, Faier Elizabeth, Rebecca Torstrick, Rebecca L. Torstrick, Rebecca L. Faier Torstrick, Torstrick Rebecca L.
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2007
• EAN: 9780313336591
• ISBN: 978-0-313-33659-1
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Culture and Customs of the Mid; Cultures and Customs of the World; Culture and Customs of the Mid
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Sociology: customs & traditions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, Arabian Peninsula, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions