Bibliograph

Morocco, Jillian York

Type

Label

Morocco, Jillian York

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Morocco

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

275146

Responsibility statement

Jillian York

Series statement

Culture smart!

Table Of Contents

Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Map of Morocco -- Introduction -- Key Facts -- Chapter 1: Land and People -- Geographical Snapshot -- Climate -- Cities -- A Brief History -- Contemporary Morocco -- The Jewish Legacy -- Language and Culture -- Government -- The Western Sahara -- Relations with the West -- The Arab Spring Protests -- Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes -- Islam as a Way of Life -- Islamic Extremism -- Education -- Torn Between Cultures -- Public Versus Private Sphere -- Family First -- Hshuma -- Attitudes Toward Foreigners -- Women In Society -- Sexual Mores -- Chapter 3: Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions -- National Holidays -- Religious Holidays -- Moussems -- Festivals and Celebrations -- Folklore and Mysticism -- Chapter 4: Making Friends -- The Gender Divide -- Forms Of Address -- Keeping In Touch -- Hospitality and Invitations Home -- Fitting In -- Chapter 5: Daily Life -- Social Structure -- Dress -- Bargaining-A Way of Life -- Standards of Living -- Daily Life and Routine -- Banking -- Living Alone -- Bureaucracy -- Chapter 6: Time Out -- Cafe Culture -- The Promenade -- Entertainment -- Food and Drink -- Shopping -- The Hammam -- Outdoors -- Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety -- Driving -- Trains -- Buses -- Taxis, Big and Small -- Air Travel -- Where to Stay -- Places to Visit -- Health -- Safety -- Chapter 8: Business Briefing -- The Business Culture -- The Language of Business -- Hours and Schedules -- Office Etiquette and Protocol -- Leadership and Decision Making -- Meetings and Negotiations -- Contracts -- Women in Management -- Candor and Cooperation -- Teamwork and Management -- Foreign Investment -- Chapter 9: Communicating -- Language -- Greetings -- Body Language -- Topics of Conversation -- Services -- The Media -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Phonetic Guide to the Arabic Alphabet -- Further Reading -- Resources

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Creator