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An introduction to the modern Middle East : history, religion, political economy, politics / David S. Sorenson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sorenson, David S., 1943- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Religion and politics--Middle East.
- Religion and politics.
- Middle East.
- Middle East--Politics and government.
- Politics and government.
- Middle East--Economic conditions.
- Economic conditions.
- Physical Description:
- xxiii, 536 pages ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Boulder, Colorado : Westview Press, [2014].
- Summary:
- "Combining elements of comparative politics with a country-by-country analysis, author David S. Sorenson provides a complete and accessible introduction to the modern Middle East. With an emphasis on the politics of the region, the text also dedicates chapters specifically to the history, religions, and economies of countries in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf, the Eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa. In each country chapter, a brief political history is followed by discussions of democratization, religious politics, women's issues, civil society, economic development, privatization, and foreign relations. In this updated and revised second edition, An Introduction to the Modern Middle East includes new material on the Arab Spring, the changes in Turkish politics, the Iranian nuclear issues, and the latest efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian dilemma. Introductory chapters provide an important thematic overview for each of the book's individual country chapters and short vignettes throughout the book offer readers a chance for personal reflection. "-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Section I The Historical, Religious, Economic, and Political Foundations of the Middle East 11
- 1 The Modern History of the Middle East 15
- 2 Religion in the Middle East 51
- 3 The Political Economy of the Middle East 84
- 4 Politics in the Middle East 106
- Section II The Countries of the Arabian Peninsula and Arabian Gulf Area 137
- 5 Saudi Arabia 139
- 6 The Persian Gulf Emirates 157
- 7 Yemen 188
- 8 Iran 204
- 9 Iraq 223
- Section III The Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean 239
- 10 Egypt 242
- 11 Turkey 265
- 12 Syria 287
- 13 Lebanon 304
- 14 Israel 320
- 15 Jordan 340
- 16 Palestine 355
- Section IV The Countries of North Africa 373
- 17 Tunisia 376
- 18 Libya 388
- 19 Morocco 400
- 20 Algeria 417.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780813349220
- 0813349222
- OCLC:
- 858081104
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