Yemen

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ISBN: 9780761448501 | 0761448500
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 1/1/2010

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

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Introduction	p. 5
Geography	p. 7
Landscape
Climate
Flora
Fauna
Cities
History	p. 19
Pre-Islamic civilization
Decline of the kingdoms
The spread of Islam
The Europeans and the first Ottoman occupation
The British in South Yemen
The second Ottoman occupation
Consolidation of the Zaidi imamate
Formation of the Yemen Arab Republic
The People's Democratic Republic of Yemen
Unification of the two Yemens
Yemen after unification
Government	p. 31
The constitution
The institutions of government
The legal system
Political parties and civil war
Political outlook
Economy	p. 41
The challenge of development
Agriculture
Women in agriculture
Natural resources
Industry
Energy and transportation
Environment	p. 51
Soil erosion and desertification
The water crisis
The effects of climate change
Natural catastrophes
Pollution
Yemenis	p. 63
Population
The Arabs
Yemeni Jews
Social structure
Rural/urban divisions
Men's wear
Women's wear
Lifestyle	p. 73
Social values
The pace of life
The family
Children
Arranged marriages
Education
Health
Inside a tower house
Religion	p. 83
The Prophet
Sunnism and Shiism
The Koran, the Sunna, and the Hadith
The Five Pillars of Islam
The mosque
Prayer and daily life
Languag	p. 91
The Arabic language
Letters and numbers
Writing
Speaking
Body language
Media
Arts	p. 99
Poetry
Calligraphy
Architecture
The art of house building
Silver jewelry
Decorative weapons
Dancing
Music and song
Contemporary trends
Leisure	p. 111
Games
Sports
Bathhouses
Men's gatherings and khat parties
Women's gatherings
Festivals	p. 119
Religious occasions
Ramadan and fasting
Feasting
Secular holidays
Day of National Unity
Agricultural festivals
Weddings
Food	p. 125
Yemeni cuisine
The kitchen
Food preparation
Meal patterns
Table etiquette
Favorite foods and drinks
Map of Yemen	p. 132
About the Economy	p. 135
About the Culture	p. 137
Time Line	p. 138
Glossary	p. 140
For Further Information	p. 141
Bibliography	p. 142
Index	p. 143
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