A new old Damascus authenticity and distinction in urban Syria /

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Huvudupphovsman: Salamandra, Christa
Institutionell upphovsman: ebrary, Inc
Materialtyp: Elektronisk E-bok
Språk:engelska
Publicerad: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c2004.
Serie:Indiana series in Middle East studies.
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Innehållsförteckning:
  • Introduction: A return to the old
  • "His family had a house in Malki, so we thought he was all right" : socio-spatial distinction
  • "That color looks great on you" : consumption, display, and gender
  • Old Damascus commodified
  • Ramadan lived and consumed
  • Conservation, preservation, and celebration
  • Conclusion: Weapons of the not-so-weak
  • Epilogue: Of hubble bubbles and cell phones.