| Description |
xv, 365 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Series |
Understanding modern nations |
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Understanding modern nations.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"This thematic encyclopedia examines contemporary and historical Saudi Arabia, with entries that fall under themes such as Geography, History, Government and Politics, Religion and Thought, Food, Etiquette, Media, and much more"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
1. Geography -- 2. History -- 3. Government and politics -- 4. Economy -- 5. Religion and thought -- 6. Social classes and ethnicity -- 7. Gender, marriage, and sexuality -- 8. Education -- 9. Language -- 10. Etiquette -- 11. Literature -- 12. Art and architecture -- 13. Music and dance -- 14. Food -- 15. Leisure and sports -- 16. Media and popular culture -- Appendix A: A day in the life -- Appendix B: Glossary of key terms -- Appendix C: Facts and figures -- Appendix D: Holidays. |
| Subject |
Saudi Arabia -- Encyclopedias.
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Saudi Arabia. (OCoLC)fst01210372
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| Genre/Form |
Encyclopedias. (OCoLC)fst01423798
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| ISBN |
9781440857041 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
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1440857040 |
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9781440857058 (ebook) |
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