Culture and customs of the Arab Gulf States.

9780313336591

Culture and customs of the Arab Gulf States.

Torstrick, Rebecca L. and Elizabeth Faier.

Greenwood Press

2009

174 pages

$49.95

Hardcover

Culture and customs of the Middle East

GN640

Torstrick and Faier present a concise volume for students and general readers focusing on contemporary culture and life of the Arab Gulf countries, within an historical context. The authors seek to dispel the stereotypical ideas about the Arab Gulf states by introducing readers to the richness and diversity of life in these countries. The text includes a chronology followed by chapters on the land, people and a brief historical overview; religion and world view; literature and media; settlement, architecture, and material culture; food, dress, and personal adornment; gender, marriage, and family; customs, folklore, and daily life; and music and dance. Also included are a glossary of terms, a bibliography of print materials, and list of useful websites for readers interested in additional information. Torstrick teaches anthropology at Indiana U., South Bend; formerly with Zayed U. in Dubai, Faier is currently an independent scholar with an educational background in cultural anthropology.

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