The Contemporary Middle East

Author : Jillian Schwedler,Deborah J. Gerner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131796521

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Understanding the Contemporary Middle East by Jillian Schwedler,Deborah J. Gerner Pdf

The third edition of Understanding the Contemporary Middle East includes two entirely new chapters, one on religion and politics and one on the economies of the Middle East, as well as a greatly expanded discussion of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In addition, all of the chapters have been fully updated. Maps, photographs, and tables of basic political data enhance the text, which has already made its place as the best available introduction to the region.

Author : James L. Gelvin
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781503627703

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The Contemporary Middle East in an Age of Upheaval by James L. Gelvin Pdf

The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the Arab uprisings of 2010–11 left indelible imprints on the Middle East. Yet, these events have not reshaped the region as pundits once predicted. With this volume, top experts on the region offer wide-ranging considerations of the characteristics, continuities, and discontinuities of the contemporary Middle East, addressing topics from international politics to political Islam, hip hop to human security. This book engages six themes to understand the contemporary Middle East—the spread of sectarianism, abandonment of principles of state sovereignty, the lack of a regional hegemonic power, increased Saudi-Iranian competition, decreased regional attention to the Israel-Palestine conflict, and fallout from the Arab uprisings—as well as offers individual country studies. With analysis from historians, political scientists, sociologists, and anthropologists, and up-to-date discussions of the Syrian Civil War, impacts of the Trump presidency, and the 2020 uprisings in Lebanon, Algeria, and Sudan, this book will be an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand the current state of the region.

Author : Tareq Y. Ismael
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317662822

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Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle East by Tareq Y. Ismael Pdf

This exciting new edition of the successful textbook for students of Middle Eastern politics provides a highly relevant and comprehensive introduction to the complexities of a region in constant flux. Combining a thematic framework for examining patterns of politics with individual chapters dedicated to specific countries, the book places the very latest developments and long-standing issues within an historical context, introducing key concepts from comparative politics to further explore the interaction between Middle Eastern history and the region’s contemporary political development. Presenting information in an accessible and inclusive format, the book offers: • Coverage of the historical influence of colonialism and major world powers on the shaping of the modern Middle East. • A detailed examination of the legacy of Islam. • Analysis of the political and social aspects of Middle Eastern life: alienation between state and society, poverty and social inequality, ideological crises and renewal. • Case studies on countries in the Northern Belt (Turkey and Iran); the Fertile Crescent (Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, Israel/Palestine); and those West and East of the Red Sea (Egypt and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council), moving through an historical examination to close analysis of the most recent developments and their political and social impacts. • Extensive pedagogical features, including original maps and further reading sections, provide essential support for the reader. A key introductory text for students of Middle Eastern politics and history at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this new edition has been extensively updated to also become a timely and significant reference for policy-makers and any motivated reader.

Author : Simon Mabon,Lucia Ardovini
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351578585

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Sectarianism in the Contemporary Middle East by Simon Mabon,Lucia Ardovini Pdf

In recent years, the term sectarianism has been widely used to explain contemporary affairs across the Middle East and North Africa. A range of assumptions about the nature of sectarianism have become prevalent amongst scholars and policy makers who engage with these areas, in part driven by the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran (the two dominant Sunni and Shi’a states) and the emergence of ISIS. Despite its prevalence, few scholars have engaged critically with the meaning of the term and its application across the Middle East. Whilst many associate sectarianism with Islam, Sectarianism in the Contemporary Middle East interrogates the political, economic and security factors surrounding the term within both Islam and Judaism, leading to a better understanding of the contemporary politics of the Middle East. This book was originally published as a special issue of Global Discourse.

Author : Michele Penner Angrist
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Pub
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1588269086

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Politics & Society in the Contemporary Middle East by Michele Penner Angrist Pdf

Cutting-edge examination of the domestic politics, now thoroughly revised to reflect the events of the Arab Spring.

Author : Jillian Schwedler
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Pub
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 1588269108

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Understanding the Contemporary Middle East by Jillian Schwedler Pdf

The fourth edition of Understanding the Contemporary Middle East has been fully revised and updated throughout to reflect the still-unfolding impact of the Arab Spring, the changing international environment, the impasse in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and much more. The book also includes an entirely new chapter on the role of women in the Middle East. Maps, photographs, and details of basic political data enhance the text, widely acknowledged as the best available introduction to the region.

Author : Beverley Milton-Edwards
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781509520862

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Contemporary Politics in the Middle East by Beverley Milton-Edwards Pdf

The fourth edition of this dynamic and popular text provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary politics in the Middle East. Fully revised and updated throughout, it features a new chapter on the Arab Spring and its aftermath, plus a wide range of vibrant case studies, data, questions for class discussion and suggestions for further reading. Purposefully employing a clear thematic structure, the book begins by introducing key concepts and contentious debates before outlining the impact of colonialism, and the rise and relevance of Arab nationalism in the region. Major political issues affecting the Middle East are then explored in full. These include political economy, conflict, political Islam, gender, the regional democracy deficit, and ethnicity and minorities. The book also examines the role of key foreign actors, such as the USA, Russia and the EU, and concludes with an in-depth analysis of the Arab uprisings and their impact in an era of uncertainty.

Author : Karl Yambert
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429972539

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The Contemporary Middle East by Karl Yambert Pdf

The Contemporary Middle East provides an accessible introduction to the region s most pressing concerns and enduring conflicts. It includes provocative contributions by an impressive array of leading scholars, journalists, and policy advisors. Contributors include notable academic authors Arthur Goldschmidt Jr., the late William L. Cleveland, Shibley Telhami, David W. Lesch, Bernard Reich, and Phebe Marr, complemented by selections from recent general-interest books by Marwan Bishara, Mark Perry, and Eugene Rogan, among others. With twelve new chapters, the third edition is a probing examination of the current affairs of the Middle East. Its multiple readings on strategic pairings of topics (Israel and the Palestinians, Iraq and Iran, Egypt and Syria) illuminate the region s key issues from a variety of perspectives. Part- and chapter-opening summaries help establish background and context, and a new concluding chapter by Shibley Telhami, written specifically for this volume, candidly addresses fundamental questions about the United States and the Middle East today. Student resources include an annotated table of contents, a select bibliography, a glossary, brief biographies of notable persons, a chronology, and a summary of recent events, in addition to numerous maps.

Author : Jacob M. Landau
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317244417

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Man, State and Society in the Contemporary Middle East by Jacob M. Landau Pdf

This work, first published in 1972, is an objective introduction to the social, political, and cultural changes that took place in the Middle East in the years after the Second World War. It includes papers by some of the most distinguished scholars in the field as well as personal accounts by insightful observers living in the area. It includes articles on such topics as Arab socialism and nationalism, religious communities, ethnic minorities, women in Arab society, education, and many more.

Author : Tareq Y. Ismael,Jacqueline S. Ismael
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136941399

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Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle East by Tareq Y. Ismael,Jacqueline S. Ismael Pdf

This exciting new book for students of Middle Eastern politics provides a comprehensive introduction to the complexities of the region, its politics and people. Combining a thematic framework for examining patterns of politics with individual chapters dedicated to specific countries, the book explores current issues within an historical context. Presenting information in an accessible and inclusive format, the book offers: coverage of the historical influence of colonialism and major world powers on the shaping of the modern Middle East a detailed examination of the legacy of Islam analysis of the political and social aspects of Middle Eastern life: alienation between state and society, poverty and social inequality, ideological crises and renewal case studies on countries in the Northern Belt (Turkey and Iran); the Fertile Crescent (Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, Israel and Palestine); and those West and East of the Red Sea (Egypt and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council). extensive pedagogical features, including original maps and detailed further reading sections, provide essential support for the reader. A key introductory text for students of Middle Eastern politics and history at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this book will also be a significant reference for policy-makers and any motivated reader.

Author : Victor Gervais,Saskia van Genugten
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030252298

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Stabilising the Contemporary Middle East and North Africa by Victor Gervais,Saskia van Genugten Pdf

This book examines the changing dynamics of stabilisation efforts in the Middle East and North Africa. Written by recognised scholars and practitioners in the field, this volume provides a rich overview of the broader spectrum of stabilisation. The topics range from a comprehensive set of lessons learned in Afghanistan and Iraq to transitional justice and reconciliation efforts in Tunisia and international attempts to protect the region’s cultural heritage. Ultimately, this edited collection presents a comprehensive look at the attempts to increase stability in the MENA region.

Author : Mohammad Gharipour
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-17
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317534075

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Contemporary Urban Landscapes of the Middle East by Mohammad Gharipour Pdf

The Middle East is well-known for its historic gardens that have developed over more than two millenniums. The role of urban landscape projects in Middle Eastern cities has grown in prominence, with a gradual shift in emphasis from gardens for the private sphere to an increasingly public function. The contemporary landscape projects, either designed as public plazas or public parks, have played a significant role in transferring the modern Middle Eastern cities to a new era and also in transforming to a newly shaped social culture in which the public has a voice. This book considers what ties these projects to their historical context, and what regional and local elements and concepts have been used in their design.

Author : Kemal Karpat
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1982-04-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780275908348

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Political and Social Thought in the Contemporary Middle East by Kemal Karpat Pdf

Why are so many adult children living still living with mum and dad? Why do young people seem so disinterested in politics? And what are the hidden threats to Britain’s long-term prosperity lurking in the next few decades? First published in 2010, Ed Howker and Shiv Mailk’s Jilted Generation answers fundamental questions about the society you thought you knew. It identified, for the first time, the perilous position of Britain’s young adults and, with a title brandished by everyone from Ed Miliband to student protesters, the book’s thesis has formed a controversial but essential part of Britain’s political debate. With significant additional material, this edition updates the argument and explains the real effects of austerity policies and the recession. And, crucially, it explains what must be done to protect a vital and underestimated national asset – Britain’s newest adults.

Author : James N. Sater
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317573982

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Morocco by James N. Sater Pdf

The first edition of Morocco was published one year before the mass protests of the Arab Spring rocked the Moroccan state. Post-Arab Spring, the country has a new constitution and government, but the state remains uncompromising on any true reform of the monarchy’s claims to power. This new edition provides an introductory overview of the history, contemporary politics, economy, and international relations in Morocco and offers an examination of the challenges to tradition and modernity in the post-colonial state. It has been revised and updated to include analysis of the country’s evolving politics in the years following the Arab Spring, and the consequences this has had for the country’s traditional monarchy. It pays particular attention to the new constitution, the policies of the new Islamist-led government, and it includes an analysis of Morocco’s foreign policy in the post-Arab Spring regional context. Drawing on key academic texts, the author provides a detailed analysis of Morocco, focusing on issues such as: • Morocco’s role within the region • Trade policies with Europe • Migration • Morocco’s Western Sahara policy • Ways of dealing with Political Islam • The extent to which European influence has affected Moroccan society Easily accessible to non-specialists, practitioners, and upper level undergraduate students, the book will be essential reading for those working in the fields of North African studies, International Relations and Middle East studies.

Author : Tareq Y. Ismael
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1986-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0815623828

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International Relations of the Contemporary Middle East by Tareq Y. Ismael Pdf