Culture And Crisis In The Arab World

Author : Richard Jacquemond
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786726327
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Crisis in the Arab World written by Richard Jacquemond and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 2011, the art of the Arab uprisings has been the subject of much scholarly and popular attention. Yet the role of artists, writers and filmmakers themselves as social actors working under extraordinary conditions has been relatively neglected. Drawing on critical readings of Bourdieu's Field Theory, this book explores the production of culture in Arab social spaces in 'crisis'. In ten case studies, contributors examine a wide range of countries and conflicts, from Algeria to the Arab countries of the Gulf. They discuss among other things the impact of Western public diplomacy organisations on the arts scene in post-revolutionary Cairo and the consequences of dwindling state support for literary production in Yemen. Providing a valuable source of empirical data for researchers, the book breaks new ground in adapting Bourdieu's theory to the particularities of cultural production in the Middle East and North Africa.

Author : Andrew Hammond
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1851094547
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pop Culture Arab World! written by Andrew Hammond and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-12-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to explore how Arab pop culture has succeeded in helping forge a pan-Arab identity, where Arab nationalism has failed. Pop Culture Arab World! is the first volume to explore the full scope of Arab cultural life since World War II. The book reveals a homogeneous yet richly diverse culture across the Arab nations. In-depth chapters feature radio/TV (particularly the satellite revolution, which has fostered a shared Arab identity), the press (vibrant and controversial), cinema (once thriving, now in crisis), music (the beating heart of modern Arabness), theater (a largely assimilated Western import), popular religion, belly dance (originating in the Arab world), Western consumerism, sport, and the Arabic language (for Muslims, the tongue of God's final revelation). At a time when almost all we see of the Middle East is violence, oppressive nationalism, dangerous zealotry, and despair, this book is a vivid reminder of the humanity of the region's diverse people.

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 900434098X
Total Pages : 557 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Crisis of Citizenship in the Arab World written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crisis of Citizenship in the Arab World provides crucial insights into the current political, social and cultural crisis in the Middle East and North Africa by analysing histories, concepts, and practices of citizenship and the mechanisms that undermined them.

Author : Bassam K. Frangieh
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781516526307
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Modern Arab Culture (First Edition) written by Bassam K. Frangieh and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Modern Arab Culture exposes readers to fundamental characteristics of the Arab people, their culture, and their society. Over the course of 13 chapters, readers learn about the emergence and influence of Islam in Arab culture, religious and ethnic minorities within the Arab world, the critical role of family in Arab life, and the origin and evolution of the Arabic language. Dedicated chapters provide an introduction to the religion of Islam and the Qur'an, and an exploration of Islamic communities throughout the ages. Additional chapters explore Arab poetry, literature, music, values, and thought, revealing the impact of major artworks and their creators on Arab life and tradition. The final chapters address the Arab Spring, the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, and contemporary challenges and opportunities. An Introduction to Modern Arab Culture introduces readers to aspects of Arab culture while demonstrating how these facets intertwine to create a unique tapestry of identity, experience, and history. The book is well suited to courses in Middle East culture and history, politics, thought, literature, religion, and language, and courses in sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies.

Author : Hichem Djait
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351511440
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Islamic Culture in Crisis written by Hichem Djait and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islamic Culture in Crisis examines efforts by intellectuals and leaders in the Islamic world to adapt to what Hichem Djait calls the "incredible novelty of modernity" that has come to Europe during the past 150 years. The chapters in the work are grouped into three sections, and were written by the author over a twenty-year period. Djait describes the different meanings of modernity, the crisis of Islamic culture in its encounter with modernity, similarities and differences between Arabs and Muslims and other cultures, the politics of the Arabs, and the force of democracy in the Islamic world. In the sphere of politics, the Arabs have been excluded from history for a very long time. Instead, Turks, Mongols, Berbers, Persians, and Caucasians have led the destinies of the Islamic world, a domain that had become politically fragmented. But history has overlooked the concrete developments of that time, although they were full of consequences for the lives of the people. Paradoxically, what remains are the spiritual, trans-historic elements: religion, culture, and science. Contrasting the achievements of other civilizations, both past and present, Djait demonstrates eloquently that Arabs and Muslims will not be able to connect with the modern world unless they are able to be inspired by a supreme ambition to further the causes of high culture-in knowledge, science, art, literature, and other spheres.

Author : Abd Allah Arawi
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520029712
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Crisis of the Arab Intellectual written by Abd Allah Arawi and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1976-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book intends to review the meaning of contemporary in Arab intellectual history. It presents a classification of four periods in modern Arab intellectual history; they are the following: 1) Nahda: the great Arab renaissance period, from 1850 to 1914. The Nahda sought through translation and vulgarization to assimilate the great achievements of modern European civilization; 2) the period between the two wars characterized by the the development of thoughts which played a leading role in social movements, especially in nationalist movements; 3) the period the Arab nationalist experiments on the unionist ideology; and 4) the period of moral and political crisis after the defeat in the 1967 War. The central thesis of this book is that the concept of history - a concept playing a capital role in modern thought - is in fact peripheral to all the ideologies that have dominated the Arab world till now.

Author : Nabih Amin Faris
Publisher : Lawrence : University of Kansas Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Crescent in Crisis written by Nabih Amin Faris and published by Lawrence : University of Kansas Press. This book was released on 1955 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crescent In Crisis is a book that provides an interpretive study of the modern Arab world. Written by Nabih Amin Faris, the book delves into the political, social, and economic challenges that have plagued the Arab world in recent times. The author examines the historical context of the Arab world, tracing its roots to the Islamic Golden Age and the Ottoman Empire. He then explores the factors that have contributed to the current crisis, including colonialism, authoritarianism, and the failure of Arab nationalism. Faris also analyzes the impact of external factors such as the Cold War, the Gulf War, and the War on Terror on the Arab world. He argues that these events have exacerbated the crisis and created a sense of disillusionment among Arab people. The book also examines the role of Islam in the Arab world, exploring the tensions between traditional Islamic values and modernity. Overall, The Crescent In Crisis provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing the Arab world today. It offers insights into the historical, political, and cultural factors that have contributed to the crisis, and provides a nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Middle East, international politics, and global affairs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author : Richard Jacquemond
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786736381
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Crisis in the Arab World written by Richard Jacquemond and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 2011, the art of the Arab uprisings has been the subject of much scholarly and popular attention. Yet the role of artists, writers and filmmakers themselves as social actors working under extraordinary conditions has been relatively neglected. Drawing on critical readings of Bourdieu's Field Theory, this book explores the production of culture in Arab social spaces in 'crisis'. In ten case studies, contributors examine a wide range of countries and conflicts, from Algeria to the Arab countries of the Gulf. They discuss among other things the impact of Western public diplomacy organisations on the arts scene in post-revolutionary Cairo and the consequences of dwindling state support for literary production in Yemen. Providing a valuable source of empirical data for researchers, the book breaks new ground in adapting Bourdieu's theory to the particularities of cultural production in the Middle East and North Africa.

Author : Herbert Mason
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3111716783
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reflections on the Middle East crisis written by Herbert Mason and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No detailed description available for "Reflections on the Middle East crisis".

Author : Halim Barakat
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520914421
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Arab World written by Halim Barakat and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1993-10-14 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging examination of Arab society and culture offers a unique opportunity to know the Arab world from an Arab point of view. Halim Barakat, an expatriate Syrian who is both scholar and novelist, emphasizes the dynamic changes and diverse patterns that have characterized the Middle East since the mid-nineteenth century. The Arab world is not one shaped by Islam, nor one simply explained by reference to the sectarian conflicts of a "mosaic" society. Instead, Barakat reveals a society that is highly complex, with many and various contending polarities. It is a society in a state of becoming and change, one whose social contradictions are at the root of the struggle to transcend dehumanizing conditions. Arguing from a perspective that is both radical and critical, Barakat is committed to the improvement of human conditions in the Arab world.