An accessible and wide-ranging survey of modern Arab culture covering political, intellectual and social aspects.

Chronology; Modern Arab culture: introductory remarks Dwight F. Reynolds; 1. The question of language Kristen Brustad; 2. Religious and ethnic minorities Andrew D. Magnusson; 3. Nahda: the Arab project of enlightenment Yoav Di-Capua; 4. Law Joseph E. Lowry; 5. Poetry Shawkat M. Toorawa; 6. Narrative Mushin Al-Musawi; 7. Music Scott Marcus; 8. Cinema and television Andrew Hammond; 9. Theatre Dina Amin; 10. Art Nuha N. N. Khoury; 11. Architecture Nasser Rabbat; 12. Humour Devin Stewart; 13. Folklore Dwight F. Reynolds; 14. Food and cuisine Juan E. Campo and Magda Campo; 15. Migration and diaspora Christina Civantos; Glossary; Guide to further reading; Index.