What Every American Should Know About the Middle East (Paperback)

The What Every American Should Know series returns with a timely guide to the region Americans need to understand the most (and know the least) The latest edition of Melissa Rossias popular What Every American Should Knowa] series gives a crash course on one of the most complex and important regions of the world. In this highly informative and entertaining reference book, Rossi offers a clear analysis of the issues playing out in the Middle East, delving into each countryas history, politics, economy, and religions. Having traveled through the area over the past year, she exposes firsthand the U.S.as geopolitical moves and how our presence has affected the regionas economic and political development. Rossias comprehensive and engaging guide covers countries such as Israel, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, and much more. Topics include: a Why Iran is viewed as a threat by most Middle East countries a Why the U.S. is turning the Persian Gulf into an armed fortress a What resource is more important than petroleum in regional power plays a Whatas really behind the fighting between Sunni and Shia a How Saudi Arabia inadvertently feeds the violence in Iraq and beyond a Which countries are modern, forward-thinking, stable and increasingly democratic a How monarchies like those in Jordan and Qatar are more open and progressive than the so-called republics With answers that will surprise many Americans, and covering a vast history and cultural complexity that will fascinate any student of the world, What Every American Should Know About the Middle East is a must-read introduction to the most critical region of the 21st century.

General

Imprint:	Plume Books
Country of origin:	India
Release date:	December 2008
First published:	2009
Authors:	Melissa Rossi
Dimensions:	227 x 154 x 1mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	512
ISBN-13:	978-0-452-28959-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-452-28959-9
Barcode:	9780452289598

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