Folklore and Folklife in the United Arab Emirates - Paperback

by Sayyid Hamid Hurriez (Author)

A unique description and analysis of the domains and genres of UAE folklore, including folk customs and beliefs, traditional arts and crafts, folk dances, folk narratives and proverbs. Challenging the established meaning of folklife, this volume also deals with folklore in public life, in the mass media, in education and in politics.