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Historical Dictionary of Lebanon
As'ad Abukhalil
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Lebanon
This dictionary of Lebanese history and culture covers diverse subject areas such as political leaders, actors, writers, singers, militia groups and military aspects. Rarely discussed topics are also included: for example, AIDS and prostitution. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. Num Pages: 296 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1FBL; GBC; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
The Lebanese civil war has made the study of Lebanon a difficult endeavor. The complexity of Lebanese society is the result of a unique political system and a richly diverse populace. This volume will help those who wish to delve beyond the superficial journalistic accounts of Lebanese society and culture. Entries encompass information about various subject areas, including political leaders, poets, artists, actors, writers, musicians, singers, important events and places, political parties, militia groups, foreign interests, and military elements. It is important to note that this dictionary does not exclude women, as is often the case with historical works on ... Read more
The Lebanese civil war has made the study of Lebanon a difficult endeavor. The complexity of Lebanese society is the result of a unique political system and a richly diverse populace. This volume will help those who wish to delve beyond the superficial journalistic accounts of Lebanese society and culture. Entries encompass information about various subject areas, including political leaders, poets, artists, actors, writers, musicians, singers, important events and places, political parties, militia groups, foreign interests, and military elements. It is important to note that this dictionary does not exclude women, as is often the case with historical works on ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania and the Middle East
Number of Pages
296
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810833951
SKU
V9780810833951
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Ref
99-15
About As'ad Abukhalil
As'ad AbuKhalil (Ph.D., Georgetown University) currently teaches political science at California State University, Stanislaus. He has written numerous articles on Middle Eastern politics in English, Arabic, and German.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Lebanon
...indispensable...listings are properly researched and fairly presented...as collator and commentator, AbuKhalil has done an admirable job.
American Reference Books Annual
Like so many of Scarecrow's historical dictionaries, this title plugs an obvious gap and it will be a welcome addition to Middle East collections.
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...very useful and handy research tool...a commendable work that provides great ... Read more
American Reference Books Annual
Like so many of Scarecrow's historical dictionaries, this title plugs an obvious gap and it will be a welcome addition to Middle East collections.
s
...very useful and handy research tool...a commendable work that provides great ... Read more