In praise of books : a cultural history of Cairo's middle class, sixteenth to the eighteenth century / Nelly Hanna.

Author/creator Hanna, Nelly
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSyracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press, 2003.
Descriptionix, 219 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesMiddle East studies beyond dominant paradigms
Middle East studies beyond dominant paradigms. ^A470544
Contents Society, economy, and culture -- Culture and education of the middle class -- Books and the middle class -- Shaping a culture of the middle class -- Radical intellectuals : a culture of crisis.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 197-208) and index.
LCCN 2003013954
ISBN0815630123
ISBN0815630360 (pbk.)