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 , the press , cinema , music , theater , popular religion, belly dance , Western consumerism, sport, and the Arabic language . 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.
Language
English
Pages
376
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Release
December 01, 2004
ISBN
1851094490
ISBN 13
9781851094493
Pop Culture Arab World! Media, Arts, and Lifestyle
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 , the press , cinema , music , theater , popular religion, belly dance , Western consumerism, sport, and the Arabic language . 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.