This extremely timely and helpful ready reference will familiarize
all students and readers with the Gulf region and Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Dubai, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, and Qatar. These
states are bound by the desert culture, the Gulf, new oil economy,
and Islam, to name some commonalities. Most Americans know
something about the region, such as oases, dates, camels, oil,
Bedouin tribes, and the legends of Lawrence of Arabia to Osama bin
Laden. Islamic concepts and practices are still unfamiliar. On one
extreme, Saudi Arabia, the cradle of Islam, has been largely closed
off to Western tourists. On the other extreme, Dubai courts tourist
dollars as it constructs modern architectural showcases. This is
the first A-Z encyclopedia to focus on the Gulf, illuminating the
land, people, religion, culture and traditions, institutions,
economy, and much more for general readers. The more than 200 essay
entries have a current focus with historical context as necessary.
The breadth of coverage means that this resource will be of use for
a wide range of researchers and browsers. Besides individual
entries on each state, major cities and regions are also profiled.
The natural environment and human adaptation to it receives
significant space. Islamic customs and rules and various
interpretations are clearly explained. Essays on key public
figures, institutions, major events, politics, and state structures
and more also make this the first-choice resource for accurate
information. Further reading accompanies per most entries. The
contributors have mined sources often not available in English. A
chronology, selected bibliography, and photos complement the text.
Entries include: BLArabian GulfBLAramco BLBanking, Islamic
BLBedouin Culture BLCamels BLCoffee, Arabic and Turkish BLCrime
BLCultural Heritage BLCustomary Law BLDeath Rites BLDhofar
Liberation Front BLDubai Media City BLDivorce BLEthnic Groups
BLFaysal bin Abd al-Aziz BLFilm Industry BLFiqh BLGender and Gender
Relations BL2003 Gulf War BLHolidays and Festivals, National
BLIbadi Kharaji Islam BLIslamic Fundamentalism, Salafiyah BLLeague
of Arab States BLMarkets, Traditional BLMuhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab
BLOrganization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) BLPearling
BLSaudization BLSocial Organization, Tribal and Non-Tribal
BLTravelers and Explorers BLWomen's Rights.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2009 |
First published: |
February 2009 |
Authors: |
Sebastian Maisel
• John A Shoup
|
Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 46mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
527 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-34442-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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LSN: |
0-313-34442-6 |
Barcode: |
9780313344428 |
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