Jordan
By: Colman South.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Cultures of the world
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Tarrytown, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780761420804
Subjects: Jordan -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Jordan"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Geography; title: Geographical areas, major cities, climate, water, the Dead Sea, flora and fauna; title: History; title: Ancient history, Middle age history, the 20th century, the Palestinian Liberation Organization, toward modern times, change of monarchs, new electoral laws; title: Government; title: Government structure, kings, citizens, and debts, western queens in the desert, minority group representation, law, order, and protection; title: Economy; title: Mining and manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, jobs, economic problems, transportation, what unemployment figures do not show; title: Environment; title: Water pollution, air pollution, waste disposal, land degeneration, endangered species, efforts to solve the problems; title: Jordanians, population statistics, race and class, dressing, minority groups, attitude toward foreigners; title: Lifestyle; title: Socializing, cultural attitudes, importance of the family, women's roles, education, health, living quarters; title: Religion; title: Ancient religions, sunni Islam, the story of Islam, other religions and sects; title: Language; title: An ancient language, different styles, other differences, the script, body language, other languages; title: Arts; title: Ancient art, Islam effect on art, music, literature, writers, handicrafts, modern arts, architecture; title: Leisure, dining, other activities, sports, cinema, radio, and television; title: Festivals; title: Weddings, religious festivals, other celebrations, dancing for life; title: Food; title: Meals, types of food, Arab fast food, in a Jordanian kitchen, daily shopping; title: Map of Jordan; title: About the economy; title: About the culture; title: Time line; title: Glossary; title: Further information; title: Bibliography; title: Index.