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Then and Now
A sociologist examines the history of Egypt from the pharaohs to the present, shedding light on its cultural deterioration and the dilemmas it faces today. The story of Egypt’s long history is one of gradual descent from a wealthy, organized, sophisticated society to its contemporary milieu of corruption and poverty. For more than four thousand years, it earned the moniker om el donya, mother of the world. But when Cleopatra died, the independent rule of the pharaohs died with her. This seismic event not only transferred power to Rome, but also shattered the foundations of Egyptian society. For the following two millennia, a succession of foreign occupations and despotic rulers undermined Egypt’s national identity. They exported her wealth, imported a new language and culture, and spawned social values that are inimical to the very notion of modernity. Understanding these developments provides one possible route to getting a handle on the social and cultural situation in Egypt today.
The Palgrave Handbook of Gender, Media and Communication in the Middle East and North Africa
The Palgrave Handbook of Gender, Media and Communication in the Middle East and North Africa stands as an authoritative and up-to-date resource on the critical debates, research methods and ongoing reflections on how gender and communication intersect with the economic, social, political, and cultural fabrics of the countries in the MENA region. The Handbook comprises thirty-one chapters written by both established and rising scholars of gender, media, and digital technologies, and will rely on fresh data which seeks to capture the dynamic and complex realities of MENA societies, as well as the tensions and contradictions in the politics of gender and uses of communication technologies. The Handbook is split into six sections: Gender, Identities and Sexualities; The Gender of Politics; Gender and Activism; Gender-Based Violence; Gender and Entrepreneurship; and Gender in Expressive Cultures.
When ... not if
Compilation of memories and stories from conflicts in the Middle East written by alumni and faculty of the American Community School at Beirut.
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Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts
Every city has its unique and valuable identity, this identity is revealed through its physical and visual form, it is seen through the eyes of its residents and users. The city develops over time, and its identity evolves with it. Reflecting the rapid and constant changes the city is subjected to, Architecture and Arts, is the embodiment of the cultural, historical, and economical characteristics of the city. This conference was dedicated to the investigation of the different new approaches developed in Architecture and Contemporary arts. It has focused on the basis of urban life and identities. This volume provides discussions on the examples and tendencies in dealing with urban identities...
Spirituality: An Interdisciplinary View
This volume was first published by Inter-Disciplinary Press in 2016. Even though spirituality can be considered as an innate human potential, one which all are capable of experiencing and developing, it has proven quite difficult to define among scholars. This volume presents various takes and uses of spirituality, looking into describing what it means, together with considering applications of spirituality as a healing measure and practice. Also, spirituality’s presence in the world around us in the form of nature mandalas and world soul is presented in this volume. As well as, spiritual aspects of literary pieces, with rich analysis of story lines and characters, tied back to spiritual parallelism and connotations. This volume represents an interdisciplinary view on spirituality and the various uses this ephemeral term has in different fields of scholarship; it represents a synopsis of the current interesting views scholars, researchers, and practitioners have on spirituality and maters of the spiritual realm.
Faithfully Urban
In the southern German city of Stuttgart lives a pious Muslim population that has merged with the local population to create a meaningful shared existence. In this ethnographic account, the author introduces and examines the lives of ordinary residents, neighborhoods, and mosque communities to analyze moments and spaces where Muslims and non-Muslims engage with each other and accommodate their respective needs. These accounts show that even in the face of resentment and discrimination, this pious population has indeed become an integral part of the urban community.
