A Lebanese Perspective

Author : Simone Kosremelli,Sylvia Shorto
Publisher : Images Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781864704716

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A Lebanese Perspective by Simone Kosremelli,Sylvia Shorto Pdf

An outstanding collection of contemporary residential, commercial and public architecture by Lebanese architect Simone Kosremelli. Features stunning photography, detailed plans and sections, and insightful descriptive text by Sylvia Shorto, Assistant Professor at the American University of Beirut. For the past 30 years, Simone Kosremelli has produced an architecture known for its character and its outstanding quality. Volumetrically complex internally, and visually coherent externally, her work is rooted in the Lebanese vernacular but it is not constrained by the past. Rather, her designs incorporate vernacular elements in modern arrangements, encouraging the natural continuation of a local architectural vocabulary and the preservation of time-honoured building techniques. Kosremelli also designs simple yet carefully detailed interiors that combine hints of the past with modern materials for a contemporary outlook. This, the first monograph devoted to her firm's work, offers a beautifully illustrated tour through a selection of her most exceptional projects. AUTHOR: Simone Kosremelli was born in Beirut in 1950. She received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the School of Architecture and Design at the American University of Beirut (1974), graduating with distinction. Her Master's degree in urban planning from Columbia University in New York (1977) was supported by a Fulbright scholarship. After working briefly as a freelance planner, Ms. Kosremelli opened her own architecture office in Beirut in 1981 and a branch office in the United Arab Emirates in 1990. She is also a part-time faculty member of the American University of Beirut. Ms. Kosremelli's clients are people who respect their traditions and their environment. Her designs have been published in international and local books and journals, including 'Mimar' (no.41, Dec 1991) and 'The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture' (2002). Her designs can be found in Lebanon and the Gulf States. SELLING POINTS: - An outstanding collection of contemporary residential, commercial and public architecture by Lebanese architect Simone Kosremelli - Features insightful descriptive text by Sylvia Shorto, Assistant Professor at the American University of Beirut 600 col.

Author : Jawad, Rana
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847427809

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Social welfare and religion in the Middle East by Jawad, Rana Pdf

As religion continues to regain its centrality in both academic and policy circles around the world, this book presents a new framework which examines the complex social and political dynamics shaping social welfare in the Middle East. Based on an in-depth study of the major Muslim and Christian religious welfare organisations in Lebanon (including Hezbollah), and drawing upon supplementary research conducted in Iran, Egypt and Turkey, the book argues that religion is providing sophisticated solutions to the major social and economic problems of the Middle East. It will be of use to students and academics of social policy, sociology, politics and Middle Eastern studies.

Author : Ali R. Jaber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Lebanon
ISBN : 9798879090826

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Lebanon by Ali R. Jaber Pdf

Author : Joseph Daher
Publisher : Pluto Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0745336930

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Hezbollah by Joseph Daher Pdf

"Hezbollah provides a new, grounded analysis of the controversial and misunderstood Lebanese party. Where previous books have focused on aspects of the party's identity, the military question or its religious discourse, here Joseph Daher presents an alternative perspective, built upon political economy. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in Lebanon and dozens of interviews, as well as new archival and other primary sources, Daher's analysis confidently positions Hezbollah within socio-economic and political developments in Lebanon and the Middle East. He emphasises Hezbollah's historic ties with its main sponsor, the Islamic Republic of Iran, its media and cultural wings and its relationship with Western economic policies. Further chapters examine the party's policies towards workers' struggles and women's issues, and its orientation towards the sectarian Lebanese political system. An analysis of a topic which remains central to our understanding of one of the world's most tumultuous and politically unstable regions."--Publisher's description.

Author : Craig Larkin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136490613

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Memory and Conflict in Lebanon by Craig Larkin Pdf

This book examines the legacy of Lebanon’s civil war and how the population, and the youth in particular, are dealing with their national past. Drawing on extensive qualitative research and social observation, the author explores the efforts of those who wish to remember, so as not to repeat past mistakes, and those who wish to forget. In considering how the Lebanese youth are negotiating this collective memory, Larkin addresses issues of: Lebanese post-war amnesia and the gradual emergence of new memory discourses and public debates Lebanese nationalism and historical memory visual memory and mnemonic landscapes oral memory and post-war narratives war memory as an agent of ethnic conflict and a tool for reconciliation and peace-building. trans-generational trauma or postmemory. Shedding new light on trauma and the persistence of ethnic and religious hostility, this book offers a unique insight into Lebanon’s recurring communal tensions and a fresh perspective on the issue of war memory. As such, this is an essential addition to the existing literature on Lebanon and will be relevant for scholars of sociology, Middle East studies, anthropology, politics and history.

Author : Bassil A. Mardelli
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-24
Category : History
ISBN : 1475906730

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Middle East Perspectives by Bassil A. Mardelli Pdf

Take a journey through the Middle East, examining the dynamics that made it a lightning rod for political controversy, religious dissension, and violence between 1968 and 1988. Born in Egypt and educated there and in Beirut, Lebanon, author Bassil A. Mardelli has a unique perspective on the issues that continue to affect the region. He explores the region, from the deserts of Sinai to the highlands of the Golan, before moving on to Lebanon, which is in the eye of the storm. Drawing upon his own experiences, Mardelli establishes his Lebanese views. Learn about the complex conditions of the Middle East prior to Lebanons destruction, including the Six Day Wars demoralization of the Arab cause. Mardelli also shares his view that the main underlying cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is driven by violent extremists from multiple sides. To understand the Middle East and the challenges it faces, it is essential to learn about this relatively small but vital country. Without knowledge, the steady quest for power will continue, and the results will be horrific.

Author : Bassil A. Mardelli
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781450211185

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Middle East Perspectives by Bassil A. Mardelli Pdf

Middle East Perspectives is the first book of a trilogy about the Middle East and it addresses the period from 1947 to 1967. The author seeks to portray personal recollections of events that occurred mainly in Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria, over a span of twenty years. Decisions made by key political players have influenced their lives, and many readers can offer a concise preliminary account of their experiences in the Middle East and provide a dramatic journal of observations. Contributions in terms of personal perspectives and interpretations focus on international affairs not personal minutiae. The author talked with many people from Egypt and the Levant, who left there but who voluntarily allowed him to draw on their knowledge and experiences. He kept diaries from his high school days as well as personal memoirs to which he often referred to look up particular dates, for instance, the demonstrations that were started during his high school days for the causes of Algeria and Patrice Lumumba and the launching of Lebanons first rockets. Volume One addresses the period beginning with an early stage when the Middle East was still experiencing the unforeseen repercussions of the victorious Allied Forces over Germany in World War II, until the commencement of the one hundred and twenty hours of the Arab-Israeli War in 1967. In fact, the ensuing situation is still one of the factors behind the turmoil in the Middle East. When the governing elite begin to compete and fight among themselves, there is every certainty that their journey will be hazardous, and there is no guarantee they will arrive safely. It is true that their differences in the end will prove to be illusory, and in the absence of any serious effort at reconciliation, rebellious second raters will take over. The prestige and importance of the incoming rebels is considered to exceed by far that of those of the outgoing rulers themselves. The political powers of the newcomers are interwoven with the material rewards of offices. When the rebels become rulers, the palaces, jewels, and treasures of the deposed monarchs (as for example in the cases of Kings Farouk I of Egypt and Faisal II of Iraq) are taken over and distributed among the minority of their successors. Eventually these rebels begin to establish a tradition for which they have perceived hereditary rights to their new important offices, each to retain the position as heirs or next heirs to the authority. This fact, strangely typical of its kind up to now, should be borne in mind when considering the explosive relations between clans at this juncture of Middle Eastern history. And that will continue to be true as long as a constitutional Statehood is not in place. One of the primary objectives of the junta is to figure out how to preserve their presence and maintain power. Deeply moving is when foreign intervention begins to capitalize on such weaknesses; thence, the wheel begins to turn full circle. As the realm flounders in inflation, the intellectual elite and upper-middle classes leave their home countries, which can no longer satisfy their needs. Thus begins the influx of immigrants arriving in Australia, Europe, and America.

Author : Judith Resek Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C2969773

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Life Situations and Perspectives of Adolescents in a Lebanese Village by Judith Resek Williams Pdf

Author : Rosemary Hollis,Nadim Shehadi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Arab-Israeli conflict
ISBN : 1862030200

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Lebanon on Hold by Rosemary Hollis,Nadim Shehadi Pdf

This collection of analytical essays highlights critical issues at stake for Lebanon and the peace process as seen by 17 international specialists. Intended to focus attention on a Lebanese perspective, this report presents a reassessment of Lebanon's position in the Middle East peace process after the Israeli attack of April 1996. Some contributions provide historical background: others aim to provoke more creative thinking about how to bring a viable peace to the region. This report is a special paper from the Middle East Programme.

Author : Sam Nemar,Samer Nakhle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04
Category : Corporate culture
ISBN : 1527580806

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Organizational Culture in the Middle East by Sam Nemar,Samer Nakhle Pdf

This volume provides new insights into organizational behaviour through the eyes of Lebanese organizations. It presents unique explorations into topics such as linking corporate entrepreneurship and human resource practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the effect of perceived emotional intelligence of leaders on employee commitment in the Lebanese banking sector. It also considers the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as an organizational culture on customers' trust in insurance companies, among others.

Author : Nassif, Gabriella,Dakkak, Sabine
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Elder care in Lebanon: An analysis of care workers and care recipients in the face of crisis by Nassif, Gabriella,Dakkak, Sabine Pdf

Author : Henrietta Wilkins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136776762

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The Making of Lebanese Foreign Policy by Henrietta Wilkins Pdf

Seeking to explain Lebanon’s behavior in the international arena during the 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel, this book offers a critique of both systemic and sub state factors in determining foreign policy decisions. The Making of Lebanese Foreign Policy illustrates how systemic theories are limited in terms of explaining foreign policy decisions because they largely ignore the role of internal, or sub state, factors. Within Lebanon, foreign policy is split between the interests of different internal Lebanese groups working in alliance with external actors. The competing interests of these internal groups compromise the cohesion of the Lebanese state and its capacity to promote its own interests above those of the different internal groups. The example of Lebanon during the 2006 war thus demonstrates the importance of these sub state factors in influencing state behaviour on an international level. Arguing that a more pluralistic approach is necessary in order to understand the conditions that affect the foreign policy making of the Lebanese state, this book fills an important gap in the literature on the topic and will be of interest to students of International Relations, Middle East Studies and Islamic Studies amongst others.

Author : Sandra Mackey
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393333749

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Mirror of the Arab World: Lebanon in Conflict by Sandra Mackey Pdf

In this clear, concise volume, Mackey provides a unique view of the tortured and tortuous Arab region through the lens of Lebanon.

Author : Fawwaz Traboulsi
Publisher : Pluto Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 0745324371

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A History of Modern Lebanon by Fawwaz Traboulsi Pdf

-- A stunning history of Lebanon over five centuries --"Skillfully weaving together social, political, cultural and economic history, this deeply informed and penetrating study provides a rich understanding of the vibrant, tragic, but ever hopeful Leban

Author : Nader Moumneh
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780761870760

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The Lebanese Forces by Nader Moumneh Pdf

In this book, author Nader Moumneh–a Canadian senior policy adviser of Lebanese descent– examines the research of the formation and evolution of the Christian resistance in Lebanon he performed as a graduate student at the American University of Beirut in the early 1990s. He has conducted hundreds of lengthy interviews with senior Lebanese Forces leaders who were thoroughly impressed by his communicative yet assertive personality, his scrupulous presentation of facts, his obsessive attention to detail, and most importantly, his unwavering determination to unveil behind-the-scenes events. Mr. Moumneh drew upon his self-acquired persuasion tactics and negotiation strategies to earn the Lebanese Forces’ trust and gain access to top secret, never-before published information. Since then, he has continually revised and expanded the manuscript to address the rapidly changing situation in Lebanon and the Middle East. The Lebanese Forces: Emergence and Transformation of the Christian Resistance has taken twenty-five years to produce and is unique in its own right. Mr. Moumneh’s work is not a typical re-telling of the Lebanese crisis, rather it is a magnificent blend of skillful craftsmanship, an unprecedented wealth of painstakingly referenced chronological research and now declassified intelligence information.