Macqueen Benjamin - An Introduction To Middle East Politics - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This new edition of An Introduction to Middle East Politics continues to provide an expansive survey of Middle East politics thoroughly revised and restructured in response to events currently taking place. Written in a lively and accessible manner Mac Queen takes students on a tour of the region's modern political history up to the present clearly signposting key events and issues. 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.
Title: An Introduction To Middle East Politics
Author(s): Macqueen Benjamin
Publisher: Sage Publications Inc
Barcode: 9781412962162
Pages: 392 Pages
Publication Date: 12/15/2017
Category: Political Parties