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Culture and Customs of Syria
John A. Shoup
ISBN: 0-313-34456-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34456-5
208 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 4/30/2008
List Price: $49.95 (UK Sterling Price: £34.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: 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.
Table of Contents:
  • 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
About the Author: 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).
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf
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