Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle EastDonna Lee Bowen, Evelyn A. Early Indiana University Press, 1993 - 327 pages Focusing on the experiences of ordinary men, women, and children from across the Middle East, from Iran and Afghanistan in the east to Morocco in the west, the 35 stories, poems, and essays collected in this anthology vividly convey an intimate sense of life in the Middle East today. Newly revised and updated to reflect recent changes in Middle East politics and society, this anthology will engage students and scholars of this vast and complex region. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Introduction | 13 |
Growing Up in Morocco | 23 |
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