THIS BOOK HAS BEEN WRITTEN around three principal ideas-the crossroads char- acter of Southwest Asia, the role of water in its economy, and the way in which man is changing the landscape.rnrnA major asset of the area is its centrality, and the chief justification for any use of the term Middle East lies in Southwest Asia's strategic position between Europe, Africa, and the bulk of Asia. Since t…
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The first edition of this book appeared in 1944. The current revision includes text change on every page, rearranged chapters, many redrawn maps, and nearly a hundred new photograph.
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FROM far-northwest Greenland to the southernmost tip of Patagonia, peo ple hail the new moon a time for singing and praying, eating and drinking Eskimos spread a feast, their sorcerers perform, they extinguish lamps and exchange women. African Bushmen chant a prayer, Young Moonl Hail, hail, Young Moon!" In the light of the moon everyone wants to dance And the moon has other virtues. The ancient…
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