MEI Scholar Has New Book on Arabic Language and Culture

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Contact: Laurie Kassman,
Communications Department
MIDDLE EAST INSTITUTE
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Washington, DC January 27, 2008:

Washington, DC, January 24, 2008: Dr. Shukri Abed's new book, The Arabic Language and Culture Amid the Demands of Globalization (Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, 2007) deals with the impact of globalization on development of the Arabic language and Arab culture.

Abed’s earlier book, Focus on Contemporary Arabic, (Yale University, 2006) reflects the views of native speakers of Arabic on issues ranging from personal concerns to globalization and Arab-American relations.

The Harvard-educated linguist and intellectual historian has published six books dealing with Arab language and political theory. Abed has directed the Middle East Institute’s Department of Languages and Regional Studies since 1996.

MEI teaches the critical languages of the region -- Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Turkish. The Institute also offers a series of regional studies classes that focus on the historical and cultural context of current political developments. Students include international business executives and professionals, US diplomats, university students and teachers.

For 60 years, the Middle East Institute has been dedicated to increasing Americans’ knowledge and understanding of the region. MEI offers program activities, media outreach, language courses, scholars and an academic journal to help achieve its goals.

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