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First published in 1984, this is a study of categorization practices: how people categorize each other and their actions, how they describe, infer, and judge. The book presents a sociological analysis and description of practical activities and makes a cogent contribution to the study of how the moral order actually works in practical communicative contexts.

This is a study of categorisation practices: how people categorise each other and their actions, how they describe, infer, and judge. It presents a sociological analysis and description of practical activities and makes a cogent contribution to the study of how the moral order actually works in practical communicative contexts.

Much has been made of the role of various media in the shaping of conflicts and political agendas in today's Arab world. This volume examines this topic with interdisciplinary contributions that range across media studies, anthroplogy, religious studies, and political science and explore both new and older media forms.

A charming and agreeable surprise... A welcome gift to Westernreaders." -- Kirkus Reviews"Editor Jayyusi offers amajor example of the Arabic folk epics or romances called siras... The siras arefull of heroic adventures, exotic landscapes, love affairs, friendships, supernatural dangers, magical spells, and great Arab heroes.... " -- LibraryJournal"This text should find its place alongside thetranslations of other epic traditions of the world a...

On the eve of the British Mandate in 1917, Jerusalem Arab society was rooted, diverse, and connected to other cities, towns, and the rural areas of Palestine. This title offers a collection of essays that explores Jerusalem's Arab life and culture, from the 1917 British Mandate onwards.