{"product_id":"2940152413205","title":"Lebanon in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Lebanese Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Palestinians, Israel, PLO, Hizballah, Druze, Bekaa Valley, Beirut, Sidon, Tyre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Lebanon, 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\u003eCHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHY * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * The Coastal Plain * Lebanon Mountains * Bekaa Valley and Anti-Lebanon Mountains * Climate * Bodies of Water * Cities * Tripoli * Sidon * Tyre * Zahle * Nabatiye * Natural Hazards * Environmental Concerns * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Introduction: First, the Phoenicians * Assyrians and Babylonians * Greeks and Romans * Maronites, Druze, and Shi'ites * Crusader States and the Mamluks * Ottoman Lebanon Until 1860 * Ottoman Era After 1860 * WWI and the French Mandate * The National Pact * Independence and Post-Independence * Calm and Upset: Shihabism, Palestinians * Beginning of the Civil War * Israel, the PLO, and Hizballah * The Taif Agreement and the Second Republic * The Cedar Revolution * Hizballah and Israel, Ongoing Crises * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Agriculture * Industry and Manufacturing * Trade * Tourism * Banking and Currency * Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic and Linguistic Groups * Religion * Gender and Family Issues * Traditional Clothing * Arts * Literature * Music * Sports and Recreation * CHAPTER 5: SECURITY * U.S.-Lebanese Relations * Relations With Neighboring Countries * Syria * Israel * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Special Tribunal for Lebanon * Syrian Unrest * Palestinian Refugee Camps * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Geography * Area * Geographic Divisions and Climate * Climate * Bodies of Water * Major Cities * Modern History * Independence and Civil War * Reconciliation and Reconstruction * Government * Media * Economy * Ethnic and Religious Groups * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Overview * Major Religions * Muslim Sects * Differences Between Sunnis and Shi'ites * Christian Sects * Druze * Religion and Government * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Religious Holidays * Muslim Holidays * Christian Holidays * Places of Worship * Mosques * Churches * Behavior in Buildings of Worship * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Codes of Politeness * Gender Issues * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Eating Habits and Food * Dress Codes * Nonreligious Holidays * Dos and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Introduction * Urbanization * Urban Economy and Work Issues * Healthcare * Education * Restaurants * Marketplaces and Street Vendors * Transportation * Bus * Cars * Taxis * Street Crime and Solicitations * CHAPTER 5: RURAL LIFE * Land Distribution * Rural Economy * Rural Transportation * Healthcare * Education * Village Life * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Landmines * CHAPTER 6: FAMILY LIFE * Typical Household and Family Structure * Roles and Responsibilities Within the Family * Status of Women, Children, and Adolescents * Married Life and Divorce * Family Events and Rites of Passage * Naming Conventions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47102995529968,"sku":"2940152413205","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152413205_p0.jpg?v=1764020096","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152413205","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}