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The Cultural Heritage of Arabs, Islam, and the Middle East (The Cultural Heritage of)
The Cultural Heritage of Arabs Islam and the Middle East - The Cultural Heritage of Author:William Glen Baker This book provides first-hand information about who Arabs are, how they interact within Arab society, their mores, customs, habits, cultural obligations, and taboos. Topics covered in the book include: — - Arab identity and social character — - The concept of honor, dishonor, lost honor, shame, retaliation, and the restoration of honor in Arab soc... more »iety
- Arab dignity and pride
- Fatalism
- Social etiquette and social interaction within Arab society
- Doing business in the Arab world (what Americans must know in order to succeed in the Middle East)
- The historical roots of Islam, its founder and prophet, Muhammad, and Islam?s basic tenets
- Usama Bin Ladin and his appeal within the Arab world
- The impact of the Israel factor on Arab-American relationships
The book is a must-read for Americans in the post-September 11th era to understand Arab perceptions of Americans, what they find positive and admirable about the West, and what they find offensive and unacceptable.« less