Understanding Arabs: A Contemporary Guide to Arab Society
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (928 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0983955808 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 228 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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. This is essential reading for those working in - or with - Arab countries, or seeking to understand Arab society."- Lawrence R Velte Associate Professor of Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University, and Associate, Washington Center for Protocol, Inc."This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to comprehend the Middle East. Nydell is truly a national treasure. She provides profound insights into Arabs' perceptions underlying political events, and our interactions with each other."- Elizabeth McKune, Executive Director, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center, and former US Ambassador to the State of Qatar"For her understanding of the Arab mind, her expertise in teaching, and her skill in crafting this book, Dr. Rusty Capps, former FBI Supervisory Special Agent, and President of Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence Training Partners, LLC. Understanding Arabs should be required reading for any professional or policy maker who is involved in any way
Good enough for beginners. A.C. Tillery This book is a great elementary lesson in Arab culture. It was purchased for a class in the MA program and too simple for my needs. It would be a wonderful addition for someone entering a BA or for anyone who wishes to have a basic understanding of culture. I would suggest advertising it in this manner.. "Great book if traveling to the Arab world" according to Jamie G. I read this prior to going on a trip to the Arab world, and it made a huge difference in my understanding of the culture. Also very easy to read and broken up into great sections. Highly recommend!. Helped an American wife of an Arab I'm an American Christian woman, and I've been married to an Arab Muslim man for the last four years. This book caused some light bulbs to go off for me. It clarified past events that were puzzling to me.It's a well written book that clearly hopes to offset the bad press that Arabs have been getting these past few years. However, the author is fair in her assessments of those areas in which the West and the Arab world need to make changes to improve relations and, perhaps, prevent another 9/11. It's an even-tempered discussion.It includes wonderful summaries of Arab countries, including econ
Written by the highly esteemed linguist, Margaret Nydell, the book promotes understanding between modern-day Arabs and Westerners without pushing a political agenda.. Understanding Arabs: A Contemporary Guide to Arab Society is a handbook accessible to everyone. Perhaps now more than ever, Margaret Nydell's Understanding Arabs is a must-read. The fifth edition of this classic introduction to Arab culture has been completely revised and updated to help readers understand the complex issues p
She currently lives in Washington, D.C.. Nydell has directed Arabic language training at the Foreign Service Institute and School of Arabic Language and Area Studies in Tunis, and lectured on Arabic language and Arab cultural orientation since 1969 for numerous government agencies and private organizations. Margaret K