Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa: An Encyclopedia

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Andrea L. Stanton
SAGE, 2012 - Culture
In our age of globalization and multiculturalism, it has never been more important to understand and appreciate all cultures across the world. The four volumes take a step forward in this endeavour by presenting concise information on those regions least well-known to students across Europe: the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The volumes convey what daily life is like for people in these selected regions. Entries will aid readers in understanding the importance of cultural sociology, to appreciate the effects of cultural forces around the world, and to learn the history of countries and cultures within these important regions. Key Features -Topics are explored within historical context, in three broad historical periods: prehistory to 1250, 1250 to 1920 and 1920 to the present. -One volume each is devoted to the regions of the Middle East and Africa and then one volume to East and Southeast Asia and a final volume to West, Central and South Asia. The volumes include extensive use of photographs and maps to explain cultural and geographic content. -Each volume has its own volume editor with expertise in that particular region. Key Themes Arts, Culture and Science People, Society and Dynasties Religion and Law Family and Daily Life Conflicts and Wars Politics and Government Health and Education Economy, Trade and Industry National Geography and History.
 

Contents

Prehistory to 1250
1
1250 to 1920
123
1920 to Present
233
Glossary
381
Resource Guide
389
Country Statistics
393
Volume 1
399
Volume 2
i
Readers Guide
xiii
List of Articles
xvii
Chronology
xxix
Prehistory to 1200
1
1200 to 1900
95
1900 to Present
201
Glossary
405
Resource Guide
411

Volume 2
v
About the Volume Editor
vi
Introduction
vii
Readers Guide
xiii
List of Articles
xvii
Chronology
xxix
Prehistory to 1400
1
1400 to 1900
95
1900 to Present
219
Glossary
413
Resource Guide
421
Country Statistics
425
Volume 2
441
Volume 3
i
Volume 3
v
About the Volume Editor
vi
Introduction
vii
Country Statistics
415
Volume 3
421
Volume 4
i
Volume 4
v
About the Volume Editor
vi
Introduction
vii
Readers Guide
xi
List of Articles
xv
Chronology
xxvii
Prehistory to 1200
1
1200 to 1900
69
1900 to Present
145
Glossary
331
Resource Guide
337
Country Statistics
341
Master Index
347
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