Understand Jordan & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Coverage includes: Understand Jordan, Jordan Today, History - from the dawn of civilisation to modern Jordan, Amateur Archaeology: Digging Up the Past, Two Centuries of Archaeology in Jordan, Volunteering on a Dig, Field Work Opportunities in Jordan, Biblical Sites of Jordan and Locating Bible References, People & Society: Jordan’s Bedouin Roots, Tradition of Hospitality, Love of the Desert, Modern Caretakers of the Desert, the Bedouin Inheritance, Daily Life, Importance of Family, Marriage, the Concept of Honour, Confronting Modernity, a New Role for Women, Urbanisation and the Ongoing Refugee Issue, Islam: Faith & Society in Jordan, People of the Book, Founding of Islam, Sunnis & Shiites, Teachings, Islamic Customs and Islamic Customs, Traditional Crafts: Made in Jordan, Added-Value Craft and Shopping For Crafts, Flavours of Jordan: Food, Pan-Arab, Bedouin, Seasonal Specialities, Quick Eats, Vegetarian Options, Desserts and Tea & Coffee, the Natural Environment: the Land, Jordan Valley Ecosystem, East Bank Plateau Ecosystem, Desert Ecosystem, Protected Areas and Jordan’s Nature Reserves, Green Jordan & Ecotourism: Environmental Issues, Water, Hunting, Overgrazing & Desertification, Overcoming the Challenges, Ecotourism, Effects of Tourism, Impact Neutral Checklist and Making Your Stay Count, Safe Travel: Democratic Uprising, Terrorism, Commitment to Safety, Keeping Safe & Avoiding Trouble and Other Dangers, Women Travellers: Adopting the Right Mindset, Attitude Towards Women, Avoiding Trouble, Public Spaces, Responding to Persistent Harassment, What to do in an Emergency, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport, Health, Language and Glossary.
