230 - MERIP

Spring 2004

Middle East Report 230 examines state policing of public morality, including the suppression of sexual minorities.


From the Editors (Spring 2004)	The Editors
In Memoriam
Aida Dabbas	Jillian Schwedler
Special Reports
Letters (Spring 2004)
Articles
The Trials of Culture	Scott Long
Egypt’s Virtual Protection of Morality	Hossam Bahgat
Transgender Bolero	Elif Shafak
Disavowed Homosexualities in Beirut	Sofian Merabet
“We Invite People to Think the Unthinkable”	Sara Scalenghe
Reviews
No More Tears	Joel Beinin

Editor’s Picks (Spring 2004)	The Editors
Up Front
Carving Up the Capital	Thomas Abowd