Raban, Jonathan
Arabia through the Looking Glass
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780601397
- author:
- Raban, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Eland Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 312
- Genre:
- Travel, Travel Writing, Travel
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Arabia Through the Looking Glass by Jonathan Raban explores the lives and world of people from the Arab region, moving beyond myths and stereotypes to uncover their reality. In this journey through Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Yemen, Egypt, and Jordan, Raban discovers a far cry from the traditional images of the Middle East. Oil wealth has transformed these countries, replacing Bedouin encampments with cosmopolitan boomtowns and camels with Range Rovers. Yet, amidst rapid economic change, old certainties remain, and cultural innovation lags behind. This thought-provoking book offers a nuanced understanding of a complex and rapidly evolving region. Through Raban's observations, the reader gains insight into the challenges and contradictions of modern Arab society, where traditional values meet modernity and globalisation.
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