An atlas of Middle Eastern affairs
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An atlas of Middle Eastern affairs
Routledge, 2010 [i.e. 2009]
- : hardback
- : pbk.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Middle East is a major focus of world interest. This atlas provides accessible, concisely written entries on the most important current issues in the Middle East, combining maps with their geopolitical background. Providing a clear context for analysis of key concerns, it includes background topics, the position of the Middle East in the world and profiles of the constituent countries.
Features include:
clearly and thematically organized sections covering the continuing importance of the Middle East, the background, fundamental concerns, the states and the crucial issues related to the area
original maps integrated into the text, placing international issues and conflicts in their geographical contexts
case studies and detailed analysis of each country, complete with relevant statistics and key facts
coverage of fundamental considerations such as:
water shortage
the petroleum industry
conflicts and boundary issues
a comprehensive further reading section, enabling students to cover the topic in more depth.
A valuable introduction to undergraduate students of political science and Middle East studies and designed as a primary teaching aid for courses related to the Middle East in the areas of politics, history, geography, economics and military studies, this book is also an outstanding reference source for libraries and anyone interested in these fields.
Table of Contents
Section 1: The Middle East in Context Section 2: The Middle Eastern Background: Geographical and Historical Section 3: Fundamental Concerns 1. Petroleum 2. Water 3. International Boundaries 4. Transboundary Issues Section 4: States of the Middle East Section 5: Key Issues 5. War and Conflict 6. Political Issues 7. The Israeli-Palestinian Question 8. Iraq 9. Afghanistan Section 6: Further Reading
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