Jordan
Jordan is a flourishing Middle Eastern country with a long history spanning thousands of years. This book provides a careful study of the country--in particular, its traditions, people, economy, and geography.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Cavendish Square Publishing,
2017.
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| Edition: | Third Edition. |
| Series: | Cultures of the world (3rd ed.)
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Table of Contents:
- Jordan today
- Geography. A varied landscape
- Urban areas
- Climate
- Bodies of water
- Wildlife and forests
- History. Long ago
- Jordan's emergence
- Foundation of modern conflict
- A new nation
- Modern Jordan
- Exchanging power
- A divided electorate
- Government. Design of leadership
- A recent monarchy
- Political support and obligation
- A succession of Western queens
- Guaranteed delegates
- Regulations and enforcement
- The legal system
- Economy. Economic backbones
- Farming
- Visitors
- Labor
- Fiscal challenges
- Modes of transit
- Environment. Pollution
- Hazardous garbage
- Desertification
- Threatened wildlife
- Renewable energy
- Jordanians. Populace data
- Clothing
- Minorities
- Treatment of outsiders
- Lifestyle. Interactions
- Societal attributes
- Familial focus
- Wedlock
- Burial and grief
- Changing roles of women
- Schooling
- Medicine
- Domiciles
- Religion. Early beliefs
- Submission to Allah
- Islam's tale
- Foundations of Islam
- Alternative religions and Islamic denominations
- Language. An age-old tongue
- Varying approaches to communications
- Further variations
- The written work
- Nonverbal cues
- Other tongues
- Arts. Art in ruins
- Religious impact
- Elaborate rhythms
- Written works
- Authors
- Craftwork
- Today's artworks
- Building and design
- Leisure. Socializing and food
- Other leisure pursuits
- Competitions
- Media
- Festivals. Marriage celebrations
- Muslim and Christian celebrations
- Dance and family
- Food. Eating
- Food types
- Treats
- Fast foods
- Kitchen equipment
- The supermarket
- Map of Jordan
- About the economy
- About the culture
- Timeline
- Glossary.
