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A trade like any other : female singers and dancers in Egypt / Karin van Nieuwkerk.
Publication details: Austin, TX : University of Texas Press, 1995.Description: xi, 226p. : ill. ; 24 cmSubject(s): Summary: In Egypt, singing and dancing are considered essential on happy occasions. Professional entertainers often perform at weddings and other celebrations, and a host family's prestige rises with the number, expense, and fame of the entertainers they hire. Paradoxically, however, the entertainers themselves are often viewed as disreputable people and are accorded little prestige in Egyptian society.| Item type | Current library | Home library | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | PN 2977 .N54 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 18027 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-219) and index.
In Egypt, singing and dancing are considered essential on happy occasions. Professional entertainers often perform at weddings and other celebrations, and a host family's prestige rises with the number, expense, and fame of the entertainers they hire. Paradoxically, however, the entertainers themselves are often viewed as disreputable people and are accorded little prestige in Egyptian society.
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