Government and politics of the contemporary Middle East : discontinuity and turbulence

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Government and politics of the contemporary Middle East : discontinuity and turbulence

Tareq Y. Ismael and Jacqueline S. Ismael ; with contributions from Shereen T. Ismael, Glenn E. Perry, and Isa Blumi

Routledge, 2024

3rd ed

  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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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. This third edition extends its analysis to post-2015 developments in the region, as well as expanding the range of pedagogical features on offer. 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, including alienation between the state and society, poverty and social inequality, and ideological crisis and renewal Case studies on countries in the Fertile Crescent (Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, and Israel/Palestine); the Northern Belt (Turkey and Iran); and those West and East of the Red Sea (Egypt and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council) 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.

目次

1. Introduction: Middle East Politics: Patterns of Continuity and Change Part I: Dynamics in Middle East Politics 2. The Burden of History: From Empire to Nation States? 3. The Legacy of Islam: Past and Present 4. The Oppressive State and Civil Society: Role of the Military and Police Part II: Comparative Politics of the Middle East The Fertile Crescent 5. The Republic of Iraq (Shereen T. Ismael) 6. The Syrian Arab Republic and the Lebanese Republic 7. Israel and Palestine (Glenn E. Perry) Arabs in North Africa 8. The Arab Republic of Egypt The Northern Belt 9. The Republic of Turkey 10. The Islamic Republic of Iran The Arabian Peninsula 11. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Isa Blumi)

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