With the Arab Spring causing ripple effects throughout the world, a solid understanding of Arab history, culture and practices has never been more important. For over twenty years, top diplomats, scholars, and business people have relied on Dr. Maragret Nydell´s seminal work Understanding Arabs as the essential guide to comprehending an immensely varied culture. Covering all aspects or Arab life-from religion and society to social norms and communication styles-this all-encompassing guide reveals what the often misunderstood culture is really like. With updated polls and statistics throughout the book, this highly anticipated fifth edition of Understanding Arabs expands upon: Islamic Fundamentalism, Anti-Americanism, Arabs and Muslims in the West, The similarities and differences between Arab countries, the Arab Spring of Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Syria, and more. For her understanding of the Arab mind, her expertise in teaching, and her skill in crafting this book, Dr. Nydell is truly a national treasure. Understanding Arabs should be required reading for any professional or policy maker who is involved in any way with working with Arabs or on matters impacting the Middle East.