Book

The Arabs of Palestine

Am Oved Publishing HouseTel 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.
Subjects
Traditional history
Cultural participation
Press
Publishing
Real property
Administration
Labor organization
Status, role, and prestige
Ethnic stratification
Sodalities
Cult of the dead
Sacred objects and places
Religious denominations
Education system
culture
Palestinians
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