Most images we see of the Arab world depict war, despair, and anti-Western fervor. But what about the Arab culture that spawned award-winning films and literature and a media network that rivals CNN? A culture whose citizens are hooked on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and whose most recognizable woman (Fifi Abdou) is a belly dancer?
Andrew Hammond is a journalist and writer who currently works as a Reuters correspondent based in Cairo, Egypt, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializing in Middle East political and cultural affairs.
"[A] fascinating overview of politics and culture in the post-colonial Middle East. Anyone who wants to understand the complexities of Arab societies or better serve the needs of Arab students would do well to consult this book." - C&RL News "Hammond (an Australian journalist who works in the Middle East) succeeds in condensing a large body of data into clearly written, well-organized chapters... Hammond clearly knows the region and is well versed in the various expression of its popular culture... Highly recommended. All readers; all levels." - Choice "This timely volume offers good insights into the emergence of Arab pop culture and is recommended for most audiences." - American Reference Books Annual
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