The Arab MindThe classic study of Arab culture and society is now more relevant than ever. Since its original publication in 1983, the revised edition of Raphael Patai's The Arab Mind has been recognized as one of the seminal works in the field of Middle Eastern studies. This penetrating analysis unlocks the mysteries of Arab society to help us better understand a complex, proud and ancient culture. The Arab Mind discusses the upbringing of a typical Arab boy or girl, the intense concern with honor and courage, the Arabs' tendency toward extremes of behavior, and their ambivalent attitudes toward the West. Chapters are devoted to the influence of Islam, sexual mores, Arab language and Arab art, Bedouin values, Arab nationalism, and the pervasive influence of Westernization. With a new foreword by Norvell B. DeAtkine, Director of Middle East Studies at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, N.C., this book unravels the complexities of Arab traditions and provides authentic revelations of Arab mind and character. -- From https://www.amazon.com (August 31, 2016). |
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Page 81
... tribe to raid an inferior tribe ( every- body in the desert knows the distinctions between the two ) would be so shameful that the noble tribe would rather starve than do such a thing . Similarly , a strong tribe would only heap shame ...
... tribe to raid an inferior tribe ( every- body in the desert knows the distinctions between the two ) would be so shameful that the noble tribe would rather starve than do such a thing . Similarly , a strong tribe would only heap shame ...
Page 93
... tribal society the most essential expression of one's sense of honor . Așabiyya implies boundless and unconditional loyalty to fellow tribesmen . " Be loyal to thy tribe , " sang a bard ; " its claim upon its members is strong enough to ...
... tribal society the most essential expression of one's sense of honor . Așabiyya implies boundless and unconditional loyalty to fellow tribesmen . " Be loyal to thy tribe , " sang a bard ; " its claim upon its members is strong enough to ...
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... tribes and made it impossible for them to unite against him . The blood feuds , we are told by Arab historians , were so intense that practically every tribe was involved in hostilities against one or more other tribes . While the ...
... tribes and made it impossible for them to unite against him . The blood feuds , we are told by Arab historians , were so intense that practically every tribe was involved in hostilities against one or more other tribes . While the ...
Contents
On a Personal Note | 1 |
A Note on Transliteration | 8 |
THE GROUP ASPECTS OF THE MIND | 16 |
Copyright | |
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