Item Tag: Arabic

The Foundations of the Arab State 1st Edition by Ghassan Salame HC 1987

This 1987 First Edition hardcover of The Foundations of the Arab State, edited by Ghassan Salame, offers a scholarly and in-depth analysis of nation-building, state formation, and political integration across the Arab world in the post–World War II era. Featuring contributions from leading Middle East scholars, the volume explores the historical, ideological, and institutional forces shaping Arab governance from 1945 onward. A key resource for students of international relations, Middle Eastern politics, and postcolonial statecraft, this vintage academic title remains highly relevant for collectors, researchers, and university libraries.

^^ARABIC SCRIPT by Gabriel Khan, 2001, First Edition, NEW

ARABIC SCRIPT, Styles, Variants and Calligraphic Adaptions by Gabriel Mandell Khan, published by Abbeville Press, 2001, first edition, hardcover, 9 1/2″ x 6 1/2″,gray fabric with green printing on spine, green endpapers, profusely illustrated with script styles and adaptions, index, 180 pages.

Reorientations / Arabic and Persian Poetry [Hardcover] Stetkevych, Suzanne Pinc

“Quite simply: these are seminal essays. . . . Distinguished scholarship, erudite, and full of innovative ways of interpreting Arabic and Persian poetry.” ―Omar Pound “[This book] reads Arabic and Persian poetry in a refreshingly new and significant way. . . . raises our understanding . . . to a new level.” ―James T. Monroe Innovative methodologies reorient critical readings of classical Middle Eastern literature.

The Voice of Egypt Umm Kulthum Arabic Song, Virginia Danielson NEW

“The Voice of Egypt” by Virginia Danielson is a comprehensive biography focusing on the life and impact of Umm Kulthum, a renowned Arabic singer in Egyptian society during the 20th century. The book delves into the history and cultural significance of Arabic music, particularly highlighting the role of women in music and society. Published by the University of Chicago Press in 1998 as part of the Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology series, this trade paperback offers a detailed exploration of Umm Kulthum’s influence and legacy in the music industry. It is a valuable resource for those interested in music history, social sciences, and gender studies.