An Introduction to the Modern Middle East - History, Religion, Political Economy, Politics (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2019
First published:	2014
Authors:	David S Sorenson
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	560
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-09796-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General
LSN:	0-367-09796-6
Barcode:	9780367097967

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