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Title:
Everyday life in the Muslim Middle East / edited by Donna Lee Bowen, Evelyn A. Early, Becky Schulthies.
Edition:
Third edition.
Publisher:
Indiana University Press,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
xvi, 481 pages ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Middle East--Social life and customs.
Africa, North--Social life and customs.
Middle East--Social conditions.
Africa, North--Social conditions.
Islam--Social aspects--Middle East.
Islam--Social aspects--Africa, North.
HISTORY--Middle East--General.
RELIGION--General.--General.
Islam--Social aspects.
Manners and customs.
Social history.
Africa, North.
Middle East.
Other Authors:
Bowen, Donna Lee, 1947- editor.
Early, Evelyn A., editor.
Schulthies, Becky Lyn, editor.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"The substantially revised ad updated third edition of Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East focuses on the experiences of ordinary men, women, and children from the region. Readers will gain a grassroots apprecation of Middle East life, culture, and society that recognizes the impact of wars and uprisings as well as changes to Islamic practice due to advances in technology. It also explores the influence of social media on politics and labor relations and the changing status of women, family values, marriage, childrearing, gender, and gay rights. This dynamic and imaginative volume continues to provide a rich resource for understanding contemporary Muslim culture in the Middle East"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Indiana series in Middle East studies
ISBN:
0253014662
9780253014665
OCLC:
(OCoLC)881280221
LCCN:
2014021220
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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