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The Cambridge companion to modern Arab culture
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The Cambridge companion to modern Arab culture
-- Modern Arab culture
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Brings together a collection of essays by leading international scholars to provide a comprehensive and accessible survey of modern Arab culture, from the early nineteenth to the twenty-first century. The chapters survey key issues necessary to any understanding of the modern Arab World: the role of the various forms of the Arabic language in modern culture and identity; the remarkable intellectual transformation undergone during the 'Nahda' or 'Arab Renaissance' of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, the significant role played by ethnic and religious minorities, and the role of law and constitutions. Other chapters on poetry, narrative, theatre, cinema and television, art, architecture, humour, folklore, and food offer fresh perspectives and correct negative stereotypes that emerge from viewing Arab culture primarily through the lens of politics, terrorism, religion, and economics. Explores critical areas of Arab culture not covered in other volumes such as Arab humour, folklore, cuisine, law, and the role of ethnic and religious minorities Brings together essays by leading international scholars along with a chronology, glossary and guide to further reading Corrects many negative stereotypes that emerge from viewing Arab culture primarily through the lens of politics, terrorism, religion and economics.
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Authors
Reynolds, Dwight Fletcher, 1956-
Subjects
Civilization, Arab--19th century.
Civilization, Arab--20th century.
Civilization, Arab--21st century.
Arab countries--Intellectual life--19th century.
Arab countries--Intellectual life--20th century.
Arab countries--Intellectual life--21st century.
Language
English