Introduction to Middle East Politics
Introduction to Middle East Politics
Providing comprehensive coverage of all key themes in Middle East politics, this book covers:
Historical Legacies; The Ottoman Empire, WWI, colonialism and the Cold War; nationalism and Islamist politics
Authoritarianism in Egypt, Algeria and Syria; political changes in Iran; the politics of oil in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States; Israel, the Palestinians and the Arab States
The Syrian conflict including regional ramifications and particular focus on the Syrian refugee crisis
Each chapter includes a timeline, learning objectives, study questions and annotated further reading and the book finishes with a glossary. Contemporary and fascinating, with dedicated material on culture, gender, ethnicity and minorities, this book is a crucial companion for students of Middle East politics.
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Providing comprehensive coverage of all key themes in Middle East politics, this book covers:
Historical Legacies; The Ottoman Empire, WWI, colonialism and the Cold War; nationalism and Islamist politics
Authoritarianism in Egypt, Algeria and Syria; political changes in Iran; the politics of oil in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States; Israel, the Palestinians and the Arab States
The Syrian conflict including regional ramifications and particular focus on the Syrian refugee crisis
Each chapter includes a timeline, learning objectives, study questions and annotated further reading and the book finishes with a glossary. Contemporary and fascinating, with dedicated material on culture, gender, ethnicity and minorities, this book is a crucial companion for students of Middle East politics.
Detaliile produsului
- Cod: BRT9781412962162
- Categoria: General
- Format: 233 x 188 x 21 mm
- An aparitie: 2017
- Tip: Paperback
- Data aparitie: 15122017
- Editura: Sage Publications US public.
- Limba: English
- Nr. pagini: 392 Afiseaza mai mult