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Discovering World Cultures
The Middle East [Five Volumes]
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Book Code: MS2922
ISBN: 0-313-32922-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32922-7
Greenwood Press
Publication: 4/30/2004
List Price: $219.95 (UK Sterling Price: £125.00)
Discount Price: $153.97 Greenwood Press Fall 2008 Backlist Sale. Use code 0826. Save 30%. Ends 12/31/2008.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
Subjects: Awards:
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Reviews:
  • In this set of five reference volumes, each covering several Middle Eastern countries, "the authors do a particuarly fine job of explaining the development of Islam, its various sects, and the effect of it and other religions in the Middle East."
    —VOYA Islam Religions Resource List for Teens
    December 2005
  • With the countries of the Middle East in the news daily, students need to understand the history behind the conflicts and the people and culture of the region....These volumes would be a helpful addition to school libraries where research is done on any aspect concerning the Middle East. Recommended.
    —Library Media Connection
    January 2005
  • Here's an excellent choice for school and library reference on the Middle East, arguably the region where Americans are most in need of accurate and unbiased understanding....The authors and editors of these volumes are to be commended for distilling a huge amount of information into succinct, useful introductions to this rich, complicated, and turbulent region.
    —Multicultural Review
    December 2004
  • The information contained in these volumes is well presented, well organized, and easily understood. The authors do a particularly fine job of explaining the development of Islam, its various sects, and the effect of it and other religions in the Middle East....[t]his set helps life the veil of mystery that covers the region for many Westerners. A great addition to any library. A great addition to any library, the material will be easily accessible and greatly informative to middle school students and above.
    —VOYA
    Winter 2004
  • At no time in our history has it been more important for students to learn about, understand and acknowledge this part of the world....Highly recommended for purchase for middle and high schools.
    —galegroup.com
    2004
  • A handsomely packaged set offering information on 16 nations....A major strength of this set is the inclusion of some of the smaller nations in the region.
    —School Library Journal
    October 2004
  • The design is attractive, with a good balance of text, visuals, and sidebars.
    —Book News, Inc.
    September 2004
  • At no time in our history has it been more important for students to learn about, understand and acknowledge tis part of the world....Highly recommended for purchase for middle and high schools.
    —Reference Reviews
    September 2004
  • [R]eaders in need of a source of solid, unbiased information will be well served by this resource. Accessible to students in middle school and up, and specifically designed to coordinate with typical research assignments, this set is highly recommended for school and public libaries.
    —Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
    September 1, 2004
Description: At a time when the turmoil and conflict in the Middle East dominates world news, students need to develop an understanding of the people and culture of this region. This five-volume set, first in the Discovering World Cultures series, examines geographical, historical, economic, and cultural issues in 16 Middle Eastern countries. For each nation, information about peoples, natural resources and geography, economy, and religion is included. A section on everyday life considers education, leisure activities, dress, holidays, the arts, and food--including sample recipes. Tables, charts, illustrations, timelines, and fact sheets provide visual references to support the written material. Volume 1: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt
Volume 2: Iran, Iraq, Israel
Volume 3: Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman
Volume 4: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria
Volume 5: Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

Set Features:
endL 720 pages in 5 volumes
  • 7 x 10
  • 2-color interior
  • 350 Photographs, Maps, Charts, and Graphs
  • Sidebars and Fact boxes
  • Timelines
  • Biographical sketches of important people
  • Primary Documents
  • Glossary
  • Cumulative Index (in each volume).

    Curriculum Themes:
  • History of each country
  • Past and present government
  • Religion and culture (and how one influences the other)
  • The arts
  • Cuisine and a sample recipe
  • Clothing
  • Land & resources
  • Economy
  • Education.

    Reading Level: Grades 6-8
  • Table of Contents:
    • Volume I: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt
    • Volume II: Iran, Iraq, Israel
    • Volume III: Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman
    • Volume IV: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria
    • Volume V: Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
    LC Card Number: 2003044263
    LCC Class: GN635
    Dewey Class: 306
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