Patai, Author Raphael

The Arab Mind

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ISBN 13:: 9780967201559
author:: Patai, Author Raphael
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Recovery Resources Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 496
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 centimeters (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Islamic Studies,
Condition:: New
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The Arab Mind by Raphael Patai explores the complex societies and peoples of the Middle East, delving into historical origins, cultural practices, and traditional attitudes. This sensitive study examines the role of Arabic speakers' distinctive rhetorical style in politics and daily life, as well as the status of women and the beauty of Arabic literature. Patai's work offers a nuanced understanding of Arab culture, drawing on his research and personal experience to shed light on the Bedouin values of honor and courage that continue to shape modern Arab society. The book provides valuable insights into inter-Arab conflict, the aspiration for unity, and the impact of anti-Western attitudes on stagnation in much of the region. First published in 1973, updated in 2007 with new demographic information, this work remains a relevant and crucial masterpiece of scholarship for anyone seeking to understand the multifaceted culture of the Middle East.

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