Book

The Arabs of Palestine

Am Oved Publishing House • Tel Aviv, Palestine • Published In 1947 • Pages:

By: Shimoni, Yaacov, Neubart, Leo, Patai, Raphael.

Abstract

This is a description of the Arab community in the former Palestine just before the partition. In this translation, the following subjects are discussed: origins, Muslim customs and sanctuaries, Muslim organization, Arab minorities, Christians, Bedouins, the village, the town, important Arab families, political groups, Arab radio, press, literature, and socio-economic changes within the group of Palestinian Arabs. A glossary of Arab terms is included.

HRAF PubDate

2005

Region

Middle East

Sub Region

Middle East

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Indigenous Person

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Elizabeth Young ; 1956

Field Date

1946

Coverage Date

1900-1946

Coverage Place

Israel

Notes

by Jacob Shimoni

Translation of: [Aravey Erets Yisrael]

The original Hebrew text is not included.

Romanized

Translated from the Hebrew for Human Relations Area Files by Leo Neubart ; edited by Raphael Patai. All of the plates have been placed at the end of the translation, pages 640-676.

LCCN

a 47004188

LCSH

Palestinian Arabs