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C,
The notion of Arab pride, and shame, is something I've been trying to get a grip on for awhile now. No man-in-the-street interview in the Arab world is complete without someone mentioning either shame or pride.

I corresponded once with VD Hanson about this issue, and he recommended "The Political Language of Islam"; "The Closed Circle"; and a title by Fouad Ajami I'm drawing a blank on as I type.

If you know of any studies addressing the intellectual source(s) of Arab pride I'd like to hear them. English only, please.

Thanks in advance

7 posted on 07/20/2004 7:23:41 AM PDT by Gefreiter ("Ignorance is king. Many would not prosper by its abdication.")

8 posted on 07/20/2004 7:47:47 AM PDT by Valin (Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It's just that yours is stupid.)