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Lebanon

Lebanon has a rich, varied, and at times difficult past. This book examines the key aspects of life in Lebanon today--its history, geography, economy, environment, language, and lifestyle--and discusses the country's existence in the global community.

Main Authors: Sheehan, Sean, 1951- (Author), Latif, Zawiah Abdul (Author), Schmermund, Elizabeth (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, 2017.
Edition: Third Edition.
Series: Cultures of the world (3rd ed.)
Subjects:
Lebanon > Young adul nonfiction.
Lebanon > Social life and customs > Young adult nonfiction.
Table of Contents:
  • Lebanon today
  • Geography. Four regions
  • Rivers
  • Climate
  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Largest cities
  • History. Early inhabitants
  • The Phoenicians
  • The Roman Empire
  • Muslim conquest
  • Christian crusaders
  • The Ottoman Empire
  • The French mandate and independence
  • Civil war
  • The Taif agreement
  • Government. Political system
  • Hezbollah
  • Regional tensions
  • Civil rights
  • Economy. Before the civil war
  • After the civil war
  • The Syrian civil war
  • Natural resources
  • Agriculture
  • Industry
  • Development
  • Trade
  • The banking industry
  • Environment. Air quality
  • Quarrying
  • Pesticide use
  • Water pollution
  • Unregulated development
  • A polluted water table
  • Conservation
  • Environmental treaties
  • Al Chouf Cedar Reserve
  • Palm Islands Reserve
  • Tyre Beach Reserve
  • Lebanese. Ethnicity
  • Confessionalism
  • Arabs
  • Druze
  • Maronite Christians
  • Palestinian refugees
  • Militias
  • Lebanese around the world
  • Lifestyle. Recovery
  • Remaining scars
  • Economic divisions
  • Youth
  • Women's status
  • Cosmetics
  • Clothing
  • Life in the country
  • Loyalty to family
  • Education
  • Religion. Islam
  • Shiism
  • Druze
  • Sunni Muslims
  • Catholics
  • Maronites
  • Language. Arabic
  • The St. Saviour monastery
  • A political statement
  • Body language
  • Arts. Ancient art
  • Traditional instruments
  • Contemporary music
  • Folk dance
  • Traditional art
  • Movies and theater
  • Literature
  • Leisure. Family life
  • Going out
  • Nightlife
  • Sports
  • Leisure activities
  • Festivals. Religious festivals
  • Christian festivals
  • Independence day
  • The Baalbeck festival
  • Food. Famous dishes
  • Meals
  • Beverages
  • Restaurants
  • Kitchens
  • Map of Lebanon
  • About the economy
  • About the culture
  • Timeline
  • Glossary.

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