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Culture and Customs of Syria
Author | : John A. Shoup |
Publsiher | : Greenwood |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2008-04-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : UCSC:32106019483327 |
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From the Publisher: After a solid overview of the land, people, and history in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 covers religion. Jordan is still a conservative Muslim state, with a Sunni Muslim majority, that retains good relations with its citizens of other faiths. The discussion of literature and media in Chapter 3 emphasizes the pan-Arabic tradition. In Chapter 4, architecture, art, and traditional crafts in Jordan are shown to be linked to the history of the country and its religious and ethnic diversity. In Chapter 5, the cuisine and culture reveal inspiration from the region of Greater Syria. In the Gender, Marriage, and Family chapter, Shoup looks at the conservative and powerful family and changing women's roles. Highlighted in the Social Customs chapter are the topics of honor, shame, and respect, social clubs, and more on women's roles in the middle class. A final chapter on Music and Dance covers everything from their Bedouin roots to Arab rap.
Syria
Author | : Sarah Standish,Culture Smart! |
Publsiher | : Culture Smart! The Essential G |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1857335260 |
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An illuminating and practical guide to Syrian culture and society. It will help you turn your visit - whether it's for business or for pleasure - into a memorable and enriching experience -- from cover.
Syria Culture Smart
Author | : Sarah Standish |
Publsiher | : Kuperard |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2010-09-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781857335637 |
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After years of diplomatic isolation Syria is emerging from the cold. Its government is a key Middle Eastern player, and will be a major element of any possible comprehensive Middle Eastern peace deal. To visit Syria is to become acquainted with one of the most rewarding destinations in the Middle East. Its historic attractions are stunning, and the Syrians are proud and gracious hosts; you can expect to be treated like a person and not just a tourist. Of course, there are always thorns with the roses: Syria's economy is inefficient, and its youth are frustrated; the strong-man political system that has held the country together does not encourage public intellectual life, but nor does it prevent young Syrians from debating with passion in private. The Syrian sense of tradition has preserved some of the bad along with the good, and society remains highly patriarchal. Despite such drawbacks, this is a country that's rich not only in resources, but also, and especially, in its people. American author Sarah Standish looks at Syria's long history and its present-day political realities. She describes the many subgroups that make up the population as well as what unites all Syrians. She offers practical tips for traveling and on what to expect when conducting business. You'll learn how people communicate with each other, and how you can communicate with them. The Syrians will never stop surprising you: get to know a few, and they will turn the stereotypes inside out several times over.
Syria
Author | : Richard T. Antoun,Donald Quataert |
Publsiher | : State University of New York Press |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 1991-09-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780791495070 |
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This book provides a multi-disciplinary understanding of the processes of change in contemporary Syria as well as its historical, social, and cultural underpinnings. A number of distinguished anthropologists, historians, political scientists, and literateurs examine key issues such as the changing Syrian family, political factionalism, the sedentarization of nomads, bureaucratic corruption, rural-urban migration, the development of the Ba'th Party, Syria's political isolation, religious resurgence, and the continued importance of sects in Syrian life. This book strikes a balance between examining the consequences of Syria's geographical and strategic position in international politics and the implications of its internal and highly complex ethnic and class structure and culture. It argues that the religious culture of Syria is as important as the leadership of Asad and, more generally, that an understanding of Syrian politics must be matched by an understanding of Syrian society and culture.
Syria
Author | : Coleman South,Leslie Jermyn |
Publsiher | : Marshall Cavendish |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0761420541 |
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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Syria"--Provided by publisher.
Syria Speaks
Author | : Malu Halasa,Zaher Omareen,Nawara Mahfoud |
Publsiher | : Saqi |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2014-06-16 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9780863567926 |
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In Syria, culture has become a critical line of defence against tyranny. Syria Speaks is a celebration of a people determined to reclaim their dignity, freedom and self-expression. It showcases the work of over fifty artists and writers who are challenging the culture of violence in Syria. Their literature, poems and songs, cartoons, political posters and photographs document and interpret the momentous changes that have shifted the frame of reality so drastically in Syria. Moving and inspiring, Syria Speaks is testament to the courage, creativity and imagination of the Syrian people. 'Syria Speaks is a remarkable achievement and a remarkable book – a wise, courageous, imaginative and beautiful response to all that is ugly in human behaviour. This extraordinary anthology gives a voice to those we may have forgotten, or whom we may classify as simply passive and silent victims. The people shown living, dreaming and speaking here are far more than victims and only silent if we refuse to hear them.' A.L. Kennedy 'An extraordinary collection, revealing a dynamic and exciting culture in painful transition – a culture where artists are really making a difference ... You need to read this book.' Brian Eno
Culture Shock
Author | : Coleman South |
Publsiher | : Graphic Arts Books |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Culture shock |
ISBN | : CORNELL:31924090849294 |
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Gives informative tips on the do's and don'ts of custom in Greece and provides interesting insights into the social and business attitudes of the Greek people.