{"product_id":"2940152364651","title":"Yemen in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Yemeni Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Customs, Aden, Sanaa, Sunni and Shi'a, Sufism, Qat Chewing, Al Qaeda, Houthi Rebellion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Yemen, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction * Geography * Introduction * Area * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Coastal Plains * The Yemen Highlands * Eastern Plateau and Desert * Islands * Climate * Drainage * Bodies of Water * Major Cities * Sanaa Aden * Ta' izz * Al Hudaydah (Hodeida) * Al Mukalla * Environmental Issues * Water Scarcity * Other Issues * Natural Hazards * History * Introduction * Ancient Kingdoms * The Advent of Islam * Competing States * North Yemen * South Yemen * Road to Reconciliation * Unified Yemen * Recent Developments * Economy * Introduction * Hydrocarbons * Oil * Natural Gas * Agriculture * Manufacturing * Taxation * Banking * Foreign Investment * Tourism * Society * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Religion * Gender Issues * Qat Chews * Food * Clothing * Arts * Poetry * Dance * Architecture * Sports * Security * Introduction * Yemen: \"Tribal Republic\" * U.S.-Yemen Relations * Relations with Regional Countries * Saudi Arabia * Oman * Iran * Somalia * Terrorist and Insurgent Groups * Al Qaeda * Houthi Rebellion * Southern Mobility Movement * Water Security * Threats to Internal Security * Corruption * Refugees and Economic Migrants * Poverty * Armed Forces * Looking Ahead * Profile * Introduction * Area * Geographic Regions and Features * Coastal Plains * The Yemen Highlands * Eastern Plateau and Desert * Islands * Climate * Drainage * Bodies of Water * Major Cities * Sanaa * Aden * Ta'izz * Al Hudaydah (Hodeida) * Ib * Al Mukalla * History * The Ancient Era * Muslim Powers * The Imperial Age * The Two Yemens * Competing States * Unification: One Yemen State * Conflict, Unrest, and Resource Scarcity * Economy * Government * Media * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Religion * Introduction * Islam * Basic Tenets * Sunni and Shi'a * Sufism: Mystical Faith and Devotions * Religious Divisions in Yemen * Shafi'i * Zaydi * Ismaili * Religion and the State * Islam and Gender * Islam in Daily Life * Religious Events and Festivals * Ramadan * Eid al Fitr * Other Events and Holidays * Places of Worship * Traditions * Introduction * Traditional Social Groups * Honor and Values among Yemeni Tribes * Honor and Shame * Mediating Conflict and Making Amends * Blood Feuds * Weapons * Gender Roles and Relations * Traditional Roles * Gender and Honor * Segregation and Seclusion * Abuse and Honor Killings * Female Genital Mutilation * Qat Chewing * Greetings and Interaction * Right Hand vs. Left Hand * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Habits * Food and Drink * Dress Codes * Non-Religious Holidays * Do's and Don'ts * Urban Life * Introduction * Urban Conditions * Urban Livelihoods * Housing and Living Conditions * Telecommunications * Health Care * Education * Daily Life * Bath Houses * Restaurants * Marketplace * Transportation * Rural Life * Introduction * Tribes: Organization and Distribution * Tribal Leadership and the State * Land Tenure * Inheritance * Rural Economy and Resources * Qat Cultivation * Food and Water Shortages * Health Care * Education * Transportation * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Landmines * Family Life * Introduction * The Typical Household * Family Roles and Responsibilities * Gender Roles * Division of Labor * Marriage, Childbirth, and Divorce * Marriage * Childbirth * Divorce * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Naming Conventions * Footnotes * Profile\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110561366256,"sku":"2940152364651","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152364651_p0.jpg?v=1764023058","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152364651","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}