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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
Issued in other form | Print version: Nader, Laura, author. Culture and dignity Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 9781118319000 (hardback) |
Genre/form | Electronic books. |
LCCN | 2012018448 |
ISBN | 9781118319024 (ePub) |
ISBN | 9781118319031 (MobiPocket) |
ISBN | 9781118319048 ( Adobe PDF) |