Neenah Public Library

Jordan, Colman South

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-142) and index

index present

non fiction

Jordan

bibliography

77011623

Colman South

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Jordan"--Provided by publisher

Introduction -- Geography -- Geographical areas, major cities, climate, water, the Dead Sea, flora and fauna -- History -- Ancient history, Middle age history, the 20th century, the Palestinian Liberation Organization, toward modern times, change of monarchs, new electoral laws -- Government -- Government structure, kings, citizens, and debts, western queens in the desert, minority group representation, law, order, and protection -- Economy -- Mining and manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, jobs, economic problems, transportation, what unemployment figures do not show -- Environment -- Water pollution, air pollution, waste disposal, land degeneration, endangered species, efforts to solve the problems -- Jordanians, population statistics, race and class, dressing, minority groups, attitude toward foreigners -- Lifestyle -- Socializing, cultural attitudes, importance of the family, women's roles, education, health, living quarters -- Religion -- Ancient religions, sunni Islam, the story of Islam, other religions and sects -- Language -- An ancient language, different styles, other differences, the script, body language, other languages -- Arts -- Ancient art, Islam effect on art, music, literature, writers, handicrafts, modern arts, architecture -- Leisure, dining, other activities, sports, cinema, radio, and television -- Festivals -- Weddings, religious festivals, other celebrations, dancing for life -- Food -- Meals, types of food, Arab fast food, in a Jordanian kitchen, daily shopping -- Map of Jordan -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time line -- Glossary -- Further information --Bibliography -- Index

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