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The Middle East: A Cultural Psychology (Culture, Cognition, and Behavior),New
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For over a decade the Middle East has monopolized news headlines in the West. Journalists and commentators regularly speculate that the region's turmoil may stem from the psychological momentum of its cultural traditions or of a 'tribal' or 'fatalistic' mentality. Yet few studies of the region's cultural psychology have provided a critical synthesis of psychological research on Middle Eastern societies.Drawing on autobiographies, literary works, ethnographic accounts, and lifehistory interviews, The Middle East: A Cultural Psychology, offers the first comprehensive summary of psychological writings on the region, reviewing works by psychologists, anthropologists, and sociologists that have been written in English, Arabic, and French. Rejecting stereotypical descriptions of the 'Arab mind' or 'Muslim mentality,' Gary Gregg adopts a lifespan development framework, examining influences on development in infancy, early childhood, late childhood, and adolescence as well as on identity formation in early and mature adulthood. He views patterns of development in the context of recent work in cultural psychology, and compares Middle Eastern patterns less with Western middle class norms than with those described for the region's neighbors: Hindu India, subSaharan Africa, and the Mediterranean shore of Europe. The research presented in this volume overwhelmingly suggests that the region's strife stems much less from a stubborn adherence to tradition and resistance to modernity than from widespread frustration with broken promises of modernizationwith the slow and halting pace of economic progress and democratization.A sophisticated account of the Middle East's cultural psychology, The Middle East provides students, researchers, policymakers, and all those interested in the culture and psychology of the region with invaluable insight into the lives, families, and social relationships of Middle Easterners as they struggle to reconcile the lure of Westernized lifestyles with traditional values.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Middle East: A Cultural Psychology'? A: The book examines the cultural psychology of the Middle East, discussing how psychological traditions and cultural influences shape the region's social dynamics and individual behaviors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Middle East: A Cultural Psychology' is Gary S. Gregg.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the psychological development across different life stages, the impact of cultural traditions on behavior, and the comparison of Middle Eastern patterns with those of neighboring regions.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 472 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Middle East: A Cultural Psychology' published? A: The book was published on July 21, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and researchers? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights and is suitable for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the cultural and psychological aspects of the Middle East.
- Q: What makes this book different from other studies on the Middle East? A: This book offers a comprehensive synthesis of psychological research from multiple disciplines, focusing on cultural influences rather than stereotypical views.
- Q: Does the book address modernity and tradition in the Middle East? A: Yes, it discusses the frustrations related to modernization and how they impact identity and development in the region.
- Q: What types of sources does the author use for this study? A: The author draws on a variety of sources including autobiographies, literary works, ethnographic accounts, and life-history interviews.