An Introduction to MODERN ARAB CULTURE

• Main Author: Frangieh, Bassam (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: United States Cognella, Inc 2019
• Edition: Print book : English
• Subjects: Civilization, Arab; Arab countries > Intellectual life; Intellectual life
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• Item Description: Silibus PUU-APB (LG242)_Mesy.8
• Physical Description: xxix, 403 pages 26 cm
• ISBN: 9781516526291

An Introduction to Modern Arab Culture exposes readers to fundamental characteristics of the Arab people, their culture, and their society. Over the course of 13 chapters, readers learn about the emergence and influence of Islam in Arab culture, religious and ethnic minorities within the Arab world, the critical role of family in Arab life, and the origin and evolution of the Arabic language. Dedicated chapters provide an introduction to the religion of Islam and the Qur'an, and an exploration of Islamic communities throughout the ages. Additional chapters explore Arab poetry, literature, music, values, and thought, revealing the impact of major artworks and their creators on Arab life and tradition. The final chapters address the Arab Spring, the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, and contemporary challenges and opportunities.