In his book The Arab World, Edward Hal attempts to analyse the difference between the cultures of the West and the East, in communication as well as behavior. Since the two are so immensely different in nature, the book makes for an interesting read, especially if seen in the context of psychological examination. There is a clear and precise understanding of the Arab world and its contribution to the rest of the world, and how the Western world sees it. There are obvious misunderstandings between the two parts of the world, which mostly sprouts from ...