The Closed Circle: An Interpretation of the ArabsAs the violence of the Middle East has come to America, many Westerners are stunned and confounded by this new form of mayhem that appears to be a feature of Arab societies. This important book explains how Arabs are closed in a circle defined by tribal, religious, and cultural traditions. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Tribal Society and Its Legacy | 21 |
Shame and Honor | 34 |
Copyright | |
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