Middle Eastern Cities 1900-1950: Public Spaces and Public Spheres

This volume elucidates the dramatic changes taking place in Middle Eastern cities during the first half of the 20th century. During this period, radical changes took place with the introduction of new public spheres and places and with these a new society emerged. The focus of the contributions is on the development of these changes and how they were experienced and interpreted by the inhabitants of the cities and towns.