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Africa - A Street in Marrakech: A Personal Encounter with the Lives of Moroccan Women

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Book Synopsis: This is a reflexive account of an American woman and her family's unpredictable journey through the private and public worlds of a traditional Muslim city in the process of change. As a Western stranger in Marrakech, Fernea was met with suspicion and hostility. The story of the slow growth of trust and acceptance between the author and her Moroccan neighbors involves the reader in everyday activities, weddings, funerals, and women's rituals. Both the author and her friends are changed by the encounters that she describes. A Street in Marrakech is a crosscultural adventure, ethnographically sound, and written in an accessible style. Titles of related interest from Waveland Azoy, Game and Power in Afghanistan, Third Edition (ISBN 9781577667209); Jordan, The Making of a Modern Globalization and Change in Saudi Arabia (ISBN 9781577667025); and Omidian, When Bamboo Bloom (ISBN 9781577667001).

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Experience the enchantment and intrigue of Morocco with "A Street in Marrakech: A Personal Encounter with the Lives of Moroccan Women". Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of an American woman and her family as they navigate the intricate layers of a traditional Muslim city. From suspicion to acceptance, this reflexive account takes you on a crosscultural adventure that will leave you inspired and enlightened.

Delve into the rich tapestry of Moroccan culture as the author unveils everyday activities, weddings, funerals, and women's rituals. Witness the slow growth of trust and acceptance that transformed both the author and her Moroccan neighbors. Through vivid storytelling and ethnographic insights, "A Street in Marrakech" offers an accessible perspective on the process of change in a society undergoing transformation.

As an ethnographically sound and engrossing read, this book not only educates but captivates. Discover a world full of vibrant traditions and the resilience of its people. Expand your horizons, challenge your preconceptions, and open your mind to the beauty of cultural diversity.

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