Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library (Dracut)

Lebanon, by Sean Sheehan and Zawiah Abdul Latif

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Lebanon

bibliography

77011627

by Sean Sheehan and Zawiah Abdul Latif

Cultures of the world 2nd ed

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Lebanon"--Provided by publisher

Introduction -- Geography -- Regions, rivers, climate, flora, fauna, cities -- History -- Early traders, Phoenicia, the Romans, the Crusaders, Muslim rule, the Ottomans, French rule, independence, civil war, peace at last, almost -- Government -- The constitution, Hizbollah, border tension, human rights and justice -- Economy -- Pre-civil war economy, country in transition, horizon 2000, making a choice, natural resources, agriculture, industry, construction, imports and exports, banking capital of the Middle East? -- Environment -- Air pollution, land woes, polluted waters, conservation efforts, ecology treaties -- Lebanese -- Ethnic makeup, confessions, Arabs, Druzes, Maronites, Palestinians, shaking off the stereotype, Lebanese diaspora -- Lifestyle -- Starting again, making friends, rich and poor, youth, a woman's life, rural life, values, education -- Religion -- Islam, Shiites, Druzes, Sunni Muslims, Catholics, the Maronite church -- Language -- Arabic, endangered documents, the politics of language, body language -- Arts -- Ancient art musical instruments a new music for new times dance folk art cinema literature -- Leisure -- The family, socializing, a night out, sports, traditional pastimes -- Festivals -- Calendars and festivals, Ramadan, Eid al-fitr, Eid al-adha, Ashura, Christian festivals, Independence day, the Baalbek festival -- Food -- Favorites, meals, eating out, kitchens, drinks -- Map of Lebanon -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time line -- Glossary -- Further information -- Bibliography -- Index

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