{"product_id":"modern-saudi-arabia-paperback","title":"Modern Saudi Arabia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eValerie Anishchenkova\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis thematic encyclopedia examines contemporary and historical Saudi Arabia, with entries that fall under such themes as geography, history, government and politics, religion and thought, food, etiquette, media, and much more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, known for its petroleum reserves and leadership role in the Middle East, is explored in this latest addition to the \u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Modern Nations\u003c\/b\u003e series. Organized into thematic chapters, \u003ci\u003eModern Saudi Arabia\u003c\/i\u003e covers both history and contemporary daily life. Chapter topics include: Geography; History; Government and Politics; Economy; Religion and Thought; Social Classes and Ethnicity; Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality; Education; Language; Etiquette; Literature and Drama; Art and Architecture; Music and Dance; Food; Leisure and Sports; and Media and Popular Culture. Each chapter contains an overview of the topic and alphabetized entries on examples of each theme. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA detailed historical timeline spans from prehistoric times to the present. Special appendices are also included, offering profiles of a typical day in the life of representative members of Saudi society, a glossary, key facts and figures about Saudi Arabia, and a holiday chart. This volume will be useful for readers looking for specific topical information and for those who want to read entire chapters to gain a deeper perspective on aspects of modern Saudi Arabia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValerie Anishchenkova\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor at the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750777913632,"sku":"9798765125076","price":73.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/280a9a160a32f1af1a9251fd100cc316.webp?v=1779957789","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/modern-saudi-arabia-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}