An introduction to modern Arab culture / Bassam Frangieh.

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,...

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Main Author: Frangieh, Bassam K. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [San Diego, CA] : Cognella Academic Publishing, [2019]
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:xxix, 403 pages ; 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781516526291
1516526295