Dinars, Dirhams, Riyals, Syrian Pounds...
Thursday, June 24, 2004
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(Mullahs, Merchants, and Militants)
Arab traders and Arab currencies once dominated the global economy, but ever since its peak in the 15th century, the pan-Arab economy hasn’t been doing very well overall. Journalist Stephen Glain looks at the economic history of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq and Egypt. Then, some concrete evidence of global warming – disappearing Pacific islands, melting Alaska permafrost, and rising temperatures in England. Plus a conversation about the scarcity of good artists’ studio space in New York City. And Kent Haruf’s new novel, Eventide.
Stephen Glain
Stephen Glain is a reporter for the Boston Globe, and was previously Middle East correspondent for the Wall Street Journal. His new book is Mullahs, Merchants, and Militants: The Economic Collapse of the Arab World.
Music: Instrumentals: "Royksopp’s Night Out" by Royksopp
"Limbe by S Tone
Music: Instrumentals: "Royksopp’s Night Out" by Royksopp
"Limbe by S Tone
Mark Lynas
Journalist Mark Lynas traveled from Alaska, Mongolia, Pacific islands, and Peru to see first-hand the effects of global warming. His new book is High Tide: The Truth About Our Climate Crisis.
» More about Mark Lynas and global warming
Music: Sea Power, composed ...
» More about Mark Lynas and global warming
Music: Sea Power, composed ...
Kent Haruf
Kent Haruf’s new novel is Eventide. Like his earlier much-loved novel, Plainsong, it’s set in the prairie town of Hold, Colorado.
» Read an excerpt of Eventide in the Reading Room
» More about the book
Events: Kent ...
» Read an excerpt of Eventide in the Reading Room
» More about the book
Events: Kent ...
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