The Middle East has undergone enormous change since 9/11, from the invasion and occupation of Iraq to the events of the 'Arab Spring'. An Introduction to Middle East Politics engages with questions of democratisation and political reform in the region. It 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 Intervention in Afghanistan and Iraq The recent uprisings in the Arab World, human rights, social movements and social media Each chapter opens with helpful learning objectives and concludes with study questions. Annotated bibliographies aid further reading, whilst the companion website provides links to additional material. This book will prove a fascinating read for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of Middle East Politics and related courses across Politics and International Relations.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd
ISBN-13
9781446249482
eBay Product ID (ePID)
141446282
Product Key Features
Author
Benjamin Macqueen
Publication Name
An Introduction to Middle East Politics
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
232mm
Item Width
186mm
Item Weight
930g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Benjamin Macqueen
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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