David McDowall's ground-breaking history of the Kurds from the 19th
century to the present day documents the underlying dynamics of the
Kurdish question. The division of the Kurdish people among the
modern nation states of Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Iran and their
struggle for national rights continues to influence the politics of
the Middle East. Drawing extensively on primary sources - including
documents from The National Archive and interviews with prominent
Kurds - the book examines the interplay of old and new aspects of
the struggle, the importance of local rivalries and leadership
within Kurdish society, and the failure of modern states to respond
to the challenge of Kurdish nationalism. In this new and revised
edition, McDowall also analyses the momentous transformations
affecting Kurdish socio-politics in the last 20 years. With updates
throughout and substantial new material included, this fourth
edition of the book reflects the developments in the field and the
areas which have gained importance and understanding. This includes
new analysis of the Kurdish experience in Syria; the role of
political Islam in Kurdish society and Kurds' involvement in
Islamist Jihad; and issues surrounding women and gender that were
previously overlooked, from the impact of the women's equality
movement to how patriarchal practices within the Kurdish community
still limit its progress. The foundation text for Kurdish Studies,
this book highlights in detail the changing situation of the Kurds
across the Middle East.
General
Imprint: |
I.B. Tauris
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2021 |
Authors: |
David McDowall
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 49mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
Pages: |
728 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7556-0079-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-7556-0079-7 |
Barcode: |
9780755600793 |
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