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Book Synopsis: Cairo is a 1,400-year-old metropolis whose streets are inscribed with sagas, a place where the pressures of life test people's equanimity to the very limit. Virtually surrounded by desert, sixteen million Cairenes cling to the Nile and each other, proximities that color and shape lives. Packed with incident and anecdote Cairo: City of Sand describes the city's given circumstances and people's attitudes of response. Apart from a brisk historical overview, this book focuses on the present moment of one of the world's most illustrious and irreducible cities.
Cairo steps inside the interactions between Cairenes, examining the roles of family, tradition and bureaucracy in everyday life. The book explores Cairo's relationship with its "others", from the French and British occupations to modern influences like tourism and consumerism. Cairo also discusses characteristic styles of communication, and linguistic mêmes, including slang, grandiloquence, curses and jokes.
Cairo exists by virtue of these interactions, synergies of necessity, creativity and the presence or absence of power. Cairo: City of Sand reveals a peerless balancing act, and transmits the city's overriding message: the breadth of the human capacity for loss, astonishment and delight.
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Experience the vibrant and captivating allure of Cairo with Cairo: City of Sand (Topographics). Immerse yourself in the enchanting streets of this 1,400-year-old metropolis, where every corner holds a saga waiting to be discovered. As you navigate through the bustling city, you'll witness firsthand the unyielding spirit of its sixteen million inhabitants, whose lives are shaped by the relentless pressures of their surroundings.
Delve into the heart and soul of Cairo as you explore the intricate interplay between tradition, family, and bureaucracy. Cairo: City of Sand paints a vivid picture of the present moment in this extraordinary city, allowing you to witness the captivating synergy of history and modernity. From the imprints left by the French and British occupations to the influence of tourism and consumerism, Cairo's relationship with its "others" is a testament to its resiliency and adaptability.
Discover the fascinating language of Cairo, with its unique linguistic mêmes, including slang, grandiloquence, curses, and jokes. Cairo: City of Sand unravels the rich tapestry of communication that binds the city together, offering you a glimpse into the witty and irreverent expressions that echo through its bustling streets.
Cairo: City of Sand is a testament to the breadth of the human capacity for resilience, astonishment, and delight. Let this remarkable book guide you through the maze of Cairo's streets and unveil the hidden treasures that lie within.
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