{"product_id":"understanding-arabs-9781473669970","title":"Understanding Arabs","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor nearly three decades, diplomats, students, business people and  governments have relied on Dr. Margaret Nydell''s seminal work as the  essential guide to comprehending an immensely varied culture.  Covering  all aspects of Arab life, from religion and society to social norms and  communication styles, this all-encompassing guide reveals what the often  misunderstood Arab culture is really like.  Each chapter, including the  examples, all statistics and charts, and each country overview has been  extensively updated to reflect current events.  This candid and  readable guide for non-specialists promotes understanding between  modern-day Arabs and Westerners without pushing a political agenda. It  beautifully captures the contrasts and characteristics of a great,  largely misunderstood civilization and brings them vividly to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fifteen years, Margaret Nydell's \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Arabs\u003c\/i\u003e has been used  by countless Americans preparing to work or live in the Arab world. It  is a unique source; there is nothing like it. Written with wit as well  as seriousness, it provides a sound cultural appreciation and basic data  on the region... Her personal message of the tragic events of September  11 should be required reading by all who make decisions or write  commentary on the Arab world.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor her understanding of the Arab mind, her expertise in teaching, and  her skill in crafting this book, Dr. Nydell is truly a national  treasure. \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Arabs\u003c\/i\u003e should be required reading for any  professional or policy maker who is involved in any way with working  with Arabs or on matters impacting the Middle East.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is essential reading for those working in - or with - Arab countries, or seeking to understand Arab society.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is a must-read for anyone wanting to comprehend the Middle  East. The writing is fluid, full of examples, and updated to include the  Arab Spring. Dr. Nydell, a world renowned linguist with decades of  practical experience in the field, is an authoritative voice. She  provides profound insights into Arabs' perceptions underlying political  events, and our interactions with each other.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA timely, lucid, and engaging guide to the values and cultures of the  Arab world, based on her many years of working and living there, and on  her training as a professional linguist. This candid and wonderfully  readable book captures the contrasts and the characteristics of this  great civilization and brings them vividly to life for a Western  audience.","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867249291607,"sku":"9781473669970","price":18.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473669970.jpg?v=1722282422","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/understanding-arabs-9781473669970","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}