Culture and Customs of Syria

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. Ideal for high school students and general readers, Culture and Customs of Syria serves as a staple for all library shelves.

Author: John Shoup
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 05/01/2008
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.45w x 0.83d
ISBN13: 9780313344565
ISBN10: 0313344566
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Anthropology | Cultural & Social
- Social Science | Customs & Traditions
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | General

About the Author

JOHN A. SHOUP is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. He is also the author of Culture and Customs of Jordan (Greenwood, 2007).