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Culture and dignity : dialogues between the Middle East and the West / Laura Nader.

Author/creator Nader, Laura
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoHoboken, New Jersey : Wiley-Blackwell,
Description1 online resource.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)
Abstract "In Culture and Dignity - Dialogues between the Middle East and the West, renowned cultural anthropologist Laura Nader examines the historical and ethnographic roots of the complex relationship between the East and the West, revealing how cultural differences can lead to violence or a more peaceful co-existence. Outlines an anthropology for the 21st century that focuses on the myriad connections between peoples--especially the critical intercultural dialogues between the cultures of the East and the West Takes an historical and ethnographic approach to studying the intermingling of Arab peoples and the West. Demonstrates how cultural exchange between the East and West is a two-way process Presents an anthropological perspective on issues such as religious fundamentalism, the lives of women and children, notions of violence and order "-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract "Takes an historical and ethnographic approach to studying the intermingling of Arab peoples and the West"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Source of descriptionDescription based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Issued in other formPrint version: Nader, Laura, author. Culture and dignity Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 9781118319000 (hardback)
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012018448
ISBN9781118319024 (ePub)
ISBN9781118319031 (MobiPocket)
ISBN9781118319048 ( Adobe PDF)

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