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Addressing Climate Vulnerability And Policy Gaps Of Heat Waves In Upper Egypt: The Case Study Of Al-A’Qaab Village In Aswan, Eman Abdullah Oct 2025

Addressing Climate Vulnerability And Policy Gaps Of Heat Waves In Upper Egypt: The Case Study Of Al-A’Qaab Village In Aswan, Eman Abdullah

Theses and Dissertations

Heatwaves are currently one of the most dangerous climate hazards globally. Egypt is experiencing an increase in the intensity and frequency of heatwaves, which affects health, economy, infrastructure, and the ecological system. Upper Egypt is one of the most vulnerable regions in Egypt to rising temperatures, particularly in Aswan Governorate. The risks of heat waves are increasing vulnerability among vulnerable groups, such as women and low-income individuals. However, there is a clear gap in protection policies against heat waves, along with a lack of studies examining the effects of heat waves on individuals in Aswan. Accordingly, this thesis aims to …


“No Masses Without Muslims’ Approval” The Crisis Of Building And Restoring Churches In Egypt: Three Case Studies From El-Minya Governorate, Sara Shaltout Feb 2022

“No Masses Without Muslims’ Approval” The Crisis Of Building And Restoring Churches In Egypt: Three Case Studies From El-Minya Governorate, Sara Shaltout

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examined the crisis of building and renovating churches in Egypt in the light of the Church-state relation. I focused on three case studies in the El-Minya governorate that includes the largest Christian concentration in the Middle East to shed light on the existing difficulties that face Christians there regarding building a house of worship. The first case study, "church No 1", was demolished due to political conflict between Islamists and the state after the Rabaa massacre in 2013. In comparison, church No 2 asserts that Muslims' approval is a prerequisite for Christians' prayers. In addition to church No …


The Nation In The Village: War And Migration In Narratives Of Egyptian Peasants, Reem Saad Jan 1998

The Nation In The Village: War And Migration In Narratives Of Egyptian Peasants, Reem Saad

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The second of two issues, this volume covers aspects of Egyptian society. Contributors include: Donald Cole, Soraya Altorki, Asef Bayat, Eric Denis, Enid Hill, Ziad Bahaeddin, Malak Rouchdy, Linda Herrera, Jim Napoli, Hussein Amin, Mahmoud al-Lozy, Cynthia Nelson, and Shahnaz Rouse.


Class, Family And Power In An Egyptian Village, Samer El-Karanshawy Jun 1996

Class, Family And Power In An Egyptian Village, Samer El-Karanshawy

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


An Evaluation Report On Wastewater Program In Rural Egypt, Benaiah Ny Aing Duku Jun 1995

An Evaluation Report On Wastewater Program In Rural Egypt, Benaiah Ny Aing Duku

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Status Of Women In The Newly Reclaimed Villages Of Sinai, Hana'a Al-Marsafy Jan 1995

The Status Of Women In The Newly Reclaimed Villages Of Sinai, Hana'a Al-Marsafy

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They Are The Government: Bureaucracy And Development In An Egyptian Village, Hania M Sholkamy Jul 1988

They Are The Government: Bureaucracy And Development In An Egyptian Village, Hania M Sholkamy

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Paths Of Rural Transformation, Hanan Hosni Sabea May 1987

Paths Of Rural Transformation, Hanan Hosni Sabea

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Aspects Of Cultural Continuities In Upper Egypt, Mona Sabry Hanna Sabry Nov 1979

Aspects Of Cultural Continuities In Upper Egypt, Mona Sabry Hanna Sabry

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Changing Economy Of Semi-Settled Bedouins, Afaf A Al-Bassam May 1977

Changing Economy Of Semi-Settled Bedouins, Afaf A Al-Bassam

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No abstract provided.