Book: Folklore And Folklife In The United Arab Emirates The affluent oil-producing modern state which emerged in 1971 as the United Arab Emirates is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. Present generations find themselves at a crossroads between tradition and modernisation. Aware of this, political leaders have paid considerable attention to folklore and cultural heritage and attempted to provide folklore with social and political relevance in modern society.
Details of Book: Folklore And Folklife In The United Arab Emirates Book: Folklore And Folklife In The United Arab Emirates
Author: Sayyid Hurriez
ISBN: 0700714138
ISBN-13: 9780700714131
, 978-0700714131
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Date: Apr 2002
Publisher: Routledge/curzon
Number of Pages: 192
Language: English