Child Problems Among the Arabs

Granqvist, Hilma. Child Problems Among the Arabs. Helsingfors, Copenhagen: Söderström & Co., Ejnar Munksgaard, 1950. Ex-Library First edition. Quarto. 336 (3)pp. Original cream textured wraps with black and green lettering on cover, black on spine. Studies in a Muhammadan Village in Palestine. Second volume of Granqvist’s study on the Arab Child discussing health and welfare of Arab children. “An idea with deep roots in ancient times among the Arabs is – similarly as among many other, even non-Semitic peoples – that the name has hidden power, good or evil, which influences the fate of man… Orphanhood, child mortality, the value of boy and girl, the relationship between children and parents, between sisters and brother, and between young and old in society are child and youth problems discussed… Similarly as in the first volume, most of the people mentioned here belong to the village of Artas, south of Bethlehem. Illustrated with tables and contains bibliography, Biblical Parallels and index at rear. Wraps somewhat age toned with light wear along edges and spine. Library sticker at bottom of spine, library stamps at top and bottom edge and title page Back endpaper glued to back cover with glue bleeding through last page. Wraps and interior in good to good+ condition. g to g+. Softcover. (43518) $75