Understanding Cultural Identity

DEDICATIONS

I dedicate this book to my family which has been always supporting me and pushing me to the far limits, to all my teachers in school and university whom I admire and respect, to my friends and close ones who were the reason of my success, and to all my colleagues in the school of Architecture at AUD whom with I had great five years that will stay in memory. For the love you have provided, the knowledge you have delivered, and for the unforgettable times I had with you.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my special thanks to my professor Dr. Anna Cornaro for all the support, guidance, and care that she provided and for being patient and enthusiastic about this thesis. Also, special thanks to the American Univeristy in Dubai’s library which provided valuable resources.