Throughout Lebanon’s history, its merchants have emerged through war, political unrest, and economic hardship with an ability to reproduce themselves. Each era has brought challenges and opportunities that have transformed the all too familiar merchant i
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Thesis (M.A.)--American University of Beirut, Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies, 2011.;"Advisor : Dr. Randa Serhan, Assistant Professor, Sociology--Members of Committee : Dr. Samir Khalaf, Professor, Sociology Dr. Phillip Zgheib, Assistant Prof
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 88-92)
