| Heart of Beirut: Reclaiming the Bourj Contributor(s): Khalaf, Samir (Author) |
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ISBN: 0863565425 ISBN-13: 9780863565427 Publisher: Saqi Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Islamic Studies - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - History | Middle East - General |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.38" W x 9" (1.08 lbs) 182 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over centuries, the Bourj has come to embody pluralism and tolerance as an "open museum of tolerance." In 2005, former Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri was assassinated, and the Bourj witnessed extraordinary scenes of popular, multi-faith protest. Once again, Samir Khalaf argues, the heart of Beirut is establishing itself as a unique open space that allows people to appreciate their diversity and banish indifference. |