“nawar shora”

A straightforwared, easy-to-read, and entertaining guide to Arab, Arab-American, and Muslim communities and cultures. Law enforcement, corporate America, and the general public will find that they can quickly overcome stereotypes and misconceptions to appreciate the tenor and nuance of this subject.... More

This is the first book to explore the changes taking place in Iran from the ground up. While the world keeps its eyes riveted on Iran's nuclear program, the Islamic Republic has gone through a crisis of its own. This book shows how soaring unemployment and poverty have given way to social protest. A... More

"This book is theoretically well-grounded, wide-ranging in its coverage of texts and theories, and eminently readable. Al-Hassan writes with verve and . . . without relying on jargon, a refreshing change in a book dealing with texts and textualities." -- Asma Barlas, author of "Believing Women" in I... More