The Middle East : a guide to politics, economics, society, and culture
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The Middle East : a guide to politics, economics, society, and culture
M.E. Sharpe, c2012
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Middle East is an area of great importance globally, yet misperceptions abound. Events have made it a region of special interest to the West and so the search for understanding gains momentum. This publication is intended to clarify the region's complex history and issues. In developing this project, the contributors' set out to explore seven significant themes that are usually not found in other sources. While many books focus on political history and conflicts, this two-volume work deals specifically with culture, religion, women, economics, governance, and media, as well as the role that the region's modern history has played in shaping its society and worldview.
Table of Contents
Volume 1: PART I: POLITICS OF GOVERNING IN THE MIDDLE EAST, PART II. MIDDLE EAST ECONOMICS, PART III. MIDDLE EAST MEDIA. Volume 2: PART IV: RELIGION IN THE MIDDLE EAST, PART V: MIDDLE EAST CULTURES, PART VI: PEOPLE OF THE MIDDLE EAST, PART VII: WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST, CONCLUSION
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