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Nydell, Margaret K

 
9781931930253: Understanding Arabs: A Guide for Modern Times

Sinopsis

The perfect introduction to contemporary Arab culture for those who want to understand today's headlines and the complex events playing out on the world stage. From the rise of fundamentalism to the historically uneasy relationship between the Arab World and the West, Margaret Nydell has expanded her highly respected book to bring today's complex issues into clearer focus. This fourth edition of "Understanding Arabs" introduces the elements of Arab culture and Islam in an evenhanded, unbiased style. The book covers such topics as beliefs and values; religion and society; the role of the family; friends and strangers; men and women; social formalities and etiquette; and communication styles.

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Margaret Nydell is currently a visiting Associate Professor at Georgetown University and a highly esteemed Arabist. She has directed Arabic language training at the Foreign Service Institute and its School of Arabic Language and Area Studies in Tunis and is currently consulting with the Center for Advanced Study of Language on a project to record and analyze regional Gulf dialects.

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Diplomats, scholars, business people, travelers and those who wish to understand the complex events playing out on the world stage have relied on Margaret Nydell s ground-breaking work. Understanding Arabs has become an essential guide to comprehending an immensely varied and often-misunderstood culture. This much-awaited fourth edition brings contemporary Arab culture into sharp focus. Concise and objective, Understanding Arabs covers beliefs and values; religion and society, the role of the family; friends and strangers; the dynamic between men and women; and social norms and communication styles all with an eye toward the diversity that this rich culture represents.

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