{"product_id":"heart-of-beirut-9780863565427","title":"Heart of Beirut","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamir Khalaf, a Beirut resident and an internationally acclaimed sociologist, is an ardent admirer of the Bourj's cosmopolitan history and argues passionately that its reinvention is at hand, and must be encouraged: the Bourj must reclaim its disinherited legacy of pluralism and tolerance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A timely and informative study on Beirut's pre-eminent patch of public space.' The Daily Star 'Khalaf has arguably contributed more fine studies on the history and sociology of modern Lebanon than has any other scholar alive.' Foreign Affairs 'A spirited guide to Beirut's redevelopment, lively in style, rich in illustration and perceptive in analysis.' Urban History","brand":"Saqi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528258625879,"sku":"9780863565427","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780863565427.jpg?v=1731870973","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/heart-of-beirut-9780863565427","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}