Lena Jayyusi
Palestinian writer (1949–)
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Lena Jayyusi was born on 1949[1] in Amman[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], professor[4], and social scientist[5]. She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 4, 1948[7]
- Father: Burhan Jayyusi[8]
- Mother: Salma Jayyusi[9]
- Country of citizenship: Palestine[10], Jordan[11]
- Native language: Arabic[12]
- Field of work: social studies[13], cultural studies[14], Palestine studies[15]
- Employer: Wellesley College[16], University of Connecticut[17], Cedar Crest College[18], University of Pennsylvania[19], School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[20], United Nations Development Programme[21], Al-Quds University[22], Zayed University[23]
- Educated at: Durham University[24], University of Manchester[25], Boston University[26]
- Award received: Palestine Book Awards[27]
- Member of: Social Science Research Council[28], Birzeit University[29], Ford Foundation[30], Arab Council for the Social Sciences[31], Global Media and Communication[32]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[33]
- Sex or gender: female[34]
- Academic degree: doctorate[35], master's degree[36], bachelor's degree[37]
- Academic major: sociology[38]
- Relative: Kamal al-Jayousi[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[40], English[41]
- Birth name: لينة برهان كمال الجيوسي[42]
- Name in native language: Lena Jayyusi[43]
- Sibling: May Jayyusi[44]
FAQs
Where was Lena Jayyusi born?
Lena Jayyusi's place of birth was Amman[2].
Who were Lena Jayyusi's parents?
Lena Jayyusi's father was Burhan Jayyusi[8]. Lena Jayyusi's mother was Salma Jayyusi[9].
What did Lena Jayyusi do for work?
Lena Jayyusi worked as a writer[3], professor[4], and social scientist[5].
Where did Lena Jayyusi go to school?
Lena Jayyusi was educated at Durham University[24], University of Manchester[25], and Boston University[26].
What awards did Lena Jayyusi receive?
Honors received include Palestine Book Awards[27].