{"product_id":"houseways-in-southern-oman-marielle-risse-9781032218595","title":"Houseways in Southern Oman","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book explores how houses are created, maintained and conceptualized in southern Oman. Based on long-term research in the Dhofar region, it draws on anthropology, sociology, urban studies and architectural history. The chapters consider physical and functional aspects, including regulations governing land use, factors in siting houses, architectural styles and norms for interior and exterior decorating. The volume also reflects on cultural expectations regarding how and when rooms are used and issues such as safety, privacy, social connectedness and ease of movement. Houses and residential areas are situated within the fabric of towns, comparison is made with housing in other countries in the Arabian peninsula, and consideration is given to notions of the 'Islamic city' and the 'Islamic house'. The book is valuable reading for scholars interested in the Middle East and the built environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marielle Risse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032218592\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032218595\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/30\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d","brand":"Marielle Risse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44598494036223,"sku":"9781032218595","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5bc1efec-b1dc-4706-b203-e69041259038.jpg?v=1702382816","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/houseways-in-southern-oman-marielle-risse-9781032218595","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}