Daily Life of Arab Americans in the 21st Century - Paperbackby Anan Ameri (Editor), Holly Arida (Editor) This much needed study documents positive Arab American contributions to American life and culture, especially in the last decade, debunking myths and common negative perceptions that were exacerbated by the 9 11 attacks and the War on Terror. The term "Arab American" is often used to describe a broad range of people who are ethnically diverse and come from many countries, including Lebanon, Syria,