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- 2008037871 abstract "From the Publisher: Names such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been emerging in the world's eye over the past decade as exotic hotspots, wealthy from oil production and advanced in the means of technology. However, at the same time, the Arab Gulf States have managed to maintain their traditional culture, adapting it to modern life. With complete coverage on Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States is a must-have for every high school and public library shelf. Clear and vivid descriptions of contemporary life in the Arab Gulf help students discover how traditions of the past have evolved into customs today. This exhaustive volume covers topics such as religion, festivals, cuisine, fashion, family life, literature, the media, and music, among many others. Up-to-date and comprehensive, this volume offers a unique and contemporary depiction of culture in some of the world's wealthiest, up-and-coming nations. Exciting, exhaustive, and essential coverage on the Arab Gulf States, this work is ideal for high school students and general readers.".
- 2008037871 contributor B11116577.
- 2008037871 contributor B11116578.
- 2008037871 coverage "Persian Gulf States Social life and customs.".
- 2008037871 created "2009.".
- 2008037871 date "2009".
- 2008037871 date "2009.".
- 2008037871 dateCopyrighted "2009.".
- 2008037871 description "From the Publisher: Names such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been emerging in the world's eye over the past decade as exotic hotspots, wealthy from oil production and advanced in the means of technology. However, at the same time, the Arab Gulf States have managed to maintain their traditional culture, adapting it to modern life. With complete coverage on Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States is a must-have for every high school and public library shelf. Clear and vivid descriptions of contemporary life in the Arab Gulf help students discover how traditions of the past have evolved into customs today. This exhaustive volume covers topics such as religion, festivals, cuisine, fashion, family life, literature, the media, and music, among many others. Up-to-date and comprehensive, this volume offers a unique and contemporary depiction of culture in some of the world's wealthiest, up-and-coming nations. Exciting, exhaustive, and essential coverage on the Arab Gulf States, this work is ideal for high school students and general readers.".
- 2008037871 description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-167) and index.".
- 2008037871 description "Land, people, and history -- Religion and worldview -- Literature and media -- Settlement, architecture, and material culture -- Food, dress, and personal adornment -- Gender, marriage, and family -- Social lives : customs, folklore, and the daily rhythm -- Music and dance.".
- 2008037871 extent "xv, 174 p. :".
- 2008037871 identifier "0313336598 (alk. paper)".
- 2008037871 identifier "9780313336591 (alk. paper)".
- 2008037871 identifier 2008037871.html.
- 2008037871 isPartOf "Culture and customs of the Middle East, 1550-1310".
- 2008037871 isPartOf "Culture and customs of the Middle East.".
- 2008037871 issued "2009".
- 2008037871 issued "2009.".
- 2008037871 language "eng".
- 2008037871 publisher "Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press,".
- 2008037871 spatial "Persian Gulf States Social life and customs.".
- 2008037871 spatial "Persian Gulf States.".
- 2008037871 subject "306.09536 22".
- 2008037871 subject "Ethnology Persian Gulf States.".
- 2008037871 subject "GN640 .T67 2009".
- 2008037871 tableOfContents "Land, people, and history -- Religion and worldview -- Literature and media -- Settlement, architecture, and material culture -- Food, dress, and personal adornment -- Gender, marriage, and family -- Social lives : customs, folklore, and the daily rhythm -- Music and dance.".
- 2008037871 title "Culture and customs of the Arab Gulf States / Rebecca L. Torstrick and Elizabeth Faier.".
- 2008037871 type "text".