Urban Space in Contemporary Egyptian Literature: Portraits of Cairo 2011 Edition Contributor(s): Naaman, M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1349291439 ISBN-13: 9781349291434 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | African - Literary Criticism | Middle Eastern - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social |
Dewey: 892.709 |
Series: Literatures and Cultures of the Islamic World |
Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6" W x 9" (0.76 lbs) 227 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Modern - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - Middle East |
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Publisher Description: An examination of how the space of the downtown served dual purposes as both a symbol of colonial influence and capital in Egypt, as well as a staging ground for the demonstrations of the Egyptian nationalist movement. |