Culture and customs of Syria / John A. Shoup.
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TextSeries: Culture and customs of the Middle East: Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, c2008Description: xxiii, 165 p., [10] p. of plates : ill., map ; 25 cmISBN: 9780313344565 (alk. paper); 0313344566 (alk. paper)Subject(s): Ethnology -- Syria | Syria -- Social life and customs | Islamic civilizationDDC classification: 306.095691 LOC classification: GN635.S95 | S56 2008Online resources: Table of contents only | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-161) and index.
Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chronology -- Land, people, and history -- Religions and world views -- Literature and media -- Architecture, traditional crafts, and traditional dress -- Traditional cuisine and costume -- Gender, marriage, and family -- Social customs and lifestyle -- Music and dance.
"Syria has served as a major crossroads in the Middle East since prehistoric times, leaving it open to change and passing customs from other societies. Syria's melting pot of cultures has led it to become an ethnically diverse country, sometimes leading to turbulence among other countries as well as within its own borders. Focusing on contemporary traditions, topics such as religion, cuisine, fashion, music, and art unveil Syria's true modern-day culture. Readers will discover how Syrians live today-what they eat, what they wear, and how they celebrate life in today's conflicted Middle East."--Product decription.
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