Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States

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Names such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been emerging in the world's eye over the past decade as exotic hotspots, wealthy from oil production and advanced in the means of technology. However, at the same time, the Arab Gulf States have managed to maintain their traditional culture, adapting it to modern life. With complete coverage on Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States is a must-have for every high school and public library shelf. Clear and vivid descriptions of contemporary life in the Arab Gulf help students discover how traditions of the past have evolved into customs today. This exhaustive volume covers topics such as religion, festivals, cuisine, fashion, family life, literature, the media, and music, among many others. Up-to-date and comprehensive, this volume offers a unique and contemporary depiction of culture in some of the world's wealthiest, up-and-coming nations.

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This book on the Arab Gulf States is a fine addition to Greenwood Press's Culture and Customs of the Middle East series. The work is divided into eight well-developed chapters. . . . This work will be of considerable help to students interested in both the ancient and modern Arab Gulf States. It is able to give the reader a unique view into everyday life and the rich cultural heritage of the people of this region. It should be included in all libraries at all levels. * ARBAonline *
Torstrick and Faier present a concise volume for students and general readers focusing on contemporary culture and life of the Arab Gulf countries, within an historical context. * Reference & Research Book News *

Author Bio

Rebecca L. Torstrick is Associate Professor of Anthropology and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Indiana University, South Bend. Elizabeth Faier is former Director of Sheikha Fatima Center for Leadership at Zayed University in Dubai. A cultural anthropologist by training, she is currently working as an independent scholar.