Culture and customs of Syria
By: John A. Shoup.
Series: Culture and customs of the Middle East, ISSN 1550-1310
Publisher: Greenwood Press; Greenwood
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780313344565
Subjects: Ethnology -- Syria; Civilization, Islamic; Syria -- Social life and customs
Description: "Syria has served as a major crossroads in the Middle East since prehistoric times, leaving it open to change and passing customs from other societies. Syria's melting pot of cultures has led it to become an ethnically diverse country, sometimes leading to turbulence among other countries as well as within its own borders. Focusing on contemporary traditions, topics such as religion, cuisine, fashion, music, and art unveil Syria's true modern-day culture. Readers will discover how Syrians live today-what they eat, what they wear, and how they celebrate life in today's conflicted Middle East."--Product decription.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Acknowledgments; title: Chronology; title: Land, history, and people; title: Religion and world view; title: Literature and media; title: Architecture, traditional crafts, and traditional dress; title: Traditional cuisine and costume; title: Gender, marriage, and family; title: Social customs and lifestyle; title: Music and dance.