Understanding the Arab Culture, 2nd Edition

Author: Jehad Al-Omari
Publisher: How To Books
ISBN: 1848036469
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Understanding the Arab Culture is a thoroughly practical crosscultural guide to working with Arab cultures, written with theWesterner in mind.The book focuses more on the key differences than similarities, issues that Westerners will find puzzling, unusual or difficult to cope with. It is based on years of experience of lecturing to Westerners and a long list of frequently asked questions. It addresses Western perceptions and misconceptions of Arabs, Islam and the Arab world as well as some key Arab perceptions of the West. Many practical tips are given on a variety of issues, from exchanging appropriate gifts to negotiating techniques. Contents: Preface; About the author; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. A cross-cultural Perspective; 2. Ten cross-cultural realities; 3. The Arab culture in a generic context; 4. The business pyramid; 5. An Arab perspective; 6. First encounters with Arabs; 7. Values and attitudes; 8. Experiencing Arabia; 9. Islam: away of life; 10. Doing business; Epilogue; Recommended reading; Index.

When in the Arab World

Author: Rana F.. Nejem
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911195214
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 233

Book Description
When in the Arab World is written from the inside for anyone who wants to live or work with Arab culture.

Greek Thought, Arabic Culture

Author: Dimitri Gutas
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415061322
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
With the accession of the Arab dynasty of the 'Abbasids to power and the foundation of Baghdad, a Graeco-Arabic translation movement was initiated, and by the end of the tenth century, almost all scientific and philosophical secular Greek works that were available in late antiquity had been translated into Arabic. This book explores the social, political and ideological factors operative in early 'Abbasid society that sustained the translation movement.

An Introduction to Modern Arab Culture (First Edition)

Author: Bassam K. Frangieh
Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9781516526307
Category : Arab countries
Languages : en
Pages : 403

Book Description
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.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern Arab Culture

Author: Dwight F. Reynolds
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521898072
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
An accessible and wide-ranging survey of modern Arab culture covering political, intellectual and social aspects.

The Arab Business Code

Author: Judith Hornok
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000034550
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 167

Book Description
Finalist in The International Book Awards 2020 in the Business: General category: http://www.internationalbookawards.com/2020awardannouncement.html The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are some of the richest and most dynamic emerging markets in the world. But they are tough markets! International companies must think seriously if they want to do business there – the barriers can be numerous and difficult. But the opportunities are phenomenal and rewarding. The key to success is to plan and take the right steps. This book shows how to do this by decoding, using case studies, and suggesting relevant solutions. For Judith Hornok, it’s not about dry theories or mind games. Instead this book is based on numerous case studies drawn from the lives of well-known Arab and international business people. The reader can grasp the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls by knowing and understanding the Arab Business Code (ABC): "learning the A-B-Cs." This book offers a study with practical measures, a toolkit of easy-to-learn and simple-to-use techniques that pave the way for business success in the Gulf. Over fifteen years of research is boiled down into a clearly structured, compact book. Judith Hornok presents the insights of her studies by decoding the behavior of Arab business people in the Gulf using innovative techniques and new approaches, which can be easily implemented by the reader. For the first time Judith also presents her creations – the figures of The Seven Emotional Hinderers.

Arab Society and Culture

Author: Samir Khalaf
Publisher: Saqi Books - Saqi Books
ISBN: 9780863566165
Category : Arab countries
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Essential reading for Middle Eastern studies students and anyone interested in Middle Eastern literature and culture.

Beauty in Arabic Culture

Author: Doris Behrens-Abouseif
Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishers
ISBN: 9781558761995
Category : Aesthetics, Arab
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A specialist in Islamic architecture and social history, Behrens-Abouseif (U. of Munich) surveys the concepts of beauty in classical and post-classical Arabic culture through the 15th century CE, drawing on Arabic texts in philosophy, theology, mysticism, poetry, literary criticism, historiography, and the Thousand and One Nights. She shows how beauty was measured by the degree of pleasure it elicited in the recipient. The original German Schonheit in der Arabischen Kultur was published by C. D. Beck'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, Munich, in 1998. Paper edition (199-3), $22.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Democracy and Arab Political Culture

Author: Elie Kedourie
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113523485X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
Except for Israel, the Middle East remains largely untouched by the democratic revolution that swept across Eastern Europe and the former USSR. This book aims to explain and analyze the reasons why despotism or religious fundamentalism continue to control the Middle Eastern countries.

Arabic Culture and Society

Author: Hazza Abu Rabia
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781516552917
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description
Arabic Culture and Society examines the important role religion plays in the Middle East and how it shapes people's personalities in the Arab world by informing both their belief systems and their lifestyles. Spanning centuries of history, the book explores the Middle East before the advent of Islam, the expansion of Islam, and the modern Middle East. In addition to the early history of the region, Part I of the book addresses pre-Islamic religion, early Islam, the Qur'an, Islamic holidays, Shi'ism, Sufism, and marriage and divorce in Islam. Part II of the text discusses the making of the modern Middle East, democracy in the Arab world, Arab media and the Al-Jazeera broadcast network, Muslim women in the Middle East, and political change. Arabic Culture and Society clarifies the connection between religion and the state, giving students a better understanding of the Middle East--past and present. It can be used in Islamic studies courses, as well as classes in humanities and international affairs.