Profession: Prof. of philosophy (retired)

Affiliation: American University of Beirut, then Lebanese American University

Diplomas:  PhD Georgetown University

Specialization: Philosophy

Research interests (Keywords): Philosophy of psychoanalysis, European philosophy, women’s issues, education, oral history and literary topics

Latest publications:

- In Arabic: Lentils and Caviar: Biographies of Women who Live in Lebanon: Self-construct, Agency, and Independence. –Beirut Muassasah arabiyyah lil-ulum – nashrun, August 2015In Arabic: “Compromise impedes Change” in a file on Sadik Al-Azm, Nazwa 82, Oman, May 2015

“An Arab Feminism Based on Knowledhe of Difference” In Arab Feminism: New Perspective in a Global Context.  Editors: J.S. Makdissi, N. Bayumi, R. Sidawi. London: I.B. Taurus, Jan. 2014

In Arabic: Thalath Kissas (Three Stories).—Al Mu’assassah l-Arabiyah lil-Ulum nashirun, August, 2013

“The Construct of Individual Muslim Women as Iconic Representatives: Lebanon”-On-Line Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures (EWIC), Dec. 2011

Email: nshamadeh@gmail.com

Summary: PhD in philosophy from Georgetown University.  American University of Beirut 1986-1999.  Principal of Ahliah School 1999-2005.  Part-time Lebanese American University 2001-2013.  Lebanese Association of Women Researchers 1993-Present.