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Introduction to Middle East Politics by Benjamin MacQueen (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSAGE Publications, The Limited
ISBN-101412962161
ISBN-139781412962162
eBay Product ID (ePID)242647032
Product Key Features
Number of Pages392 Pages
Publication NameIntroduction to Middle East Politics
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWorld / Middle Eastern
Publication Year2018
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science
AuthorBenjamin Macqueen
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight25 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2017-941201
ReviewsAn Introduction to Middle East Politicsis a fountain of carefully selected information and accessible analysis. The politics of the Middle East could be very confusing, even for veteran observers. But Benjamin MacQueen has managed to present a seamless account of the most pressing challenging in the region with just the right dose of historical and cultural background. The discussion of the politics of oil, challenges to democratisation, and the US policy in the region in the aftermath of the Arab Spring is superb. This book is a tour de forceand an essential item for any collection on the Middle East., An Introduction to Middle East Politics is a fountain of carefully selected information and accessible analysis. The politics of the Middle East could be very confusing, even for veteran observers. But Benjamin MacQueen has managed to present a seamless account of the most pressing challenging in the region with just the right dose of historical and cultural background. The discussion of the politics of oil, challenges to democratisation, and the US policy in the region in the aftermath of the Arab Spring is superb. This book is a tour de force and an essential item for any collection on the Middle East. -- Shahram Akbarzadeh
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingAn
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal320.956
Table Of ContentThe Ottoman Empire and its LegacyThe Colonial PeriodSuperpower Rivalry and the Cold WarNationalism, Islamism and the Politics of IdeologyIsrael, the Palestinians and the Peace ProcessOil, Economy and DevelopmentAuthoritarianismDemocratisation and the Arab UprisingsInternational Relations of the Middle East in the new Global OrderExternal Intervention and InvasionThe Syrian Conflict
SynopsisThis 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, MacQueen takes students on a tour of the region's modern political history up to the present, clearly signposting key events and issues., 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, MacQueen 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., Widely praised for its engaging and accessible style, MacQueen's An Introduction to Middle East Polities takes you on a tour of the region's modern political history, clearly signposting key events and critical issues. The eagerly-awaited second edition has been thoroughly revised and restructured to include coverage of:: Historical legacies: the Ottoman Empire, colonialism and the Cold War, nationalism and Islamist politics, Authoritarianism in Egypt, Algeria and Syria, the significance of nuclear proliferation, and the ramifications of the 'War on Terror', The Syrian conflict including regional repercussions and particular focus on the Syrian refugee crisis Learning features include timelines, learning objectives, study questions, annotated further reading and a glossary, and the companion website provides links to a range of useful resources and downloadable journal articles. Contemporary and fascinating, with dedicated material on culture, gender, ethnicity and minorities, this book is a crucial companion for students of Middle East politics and related courses across politics and international relations. Book jacket.
LC Classification NumberDS63.1.M3 2018
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