Synopses & Reviews
This short, jargon-free primer provides readers with the basic background in the geography, history, politics, and religion of the Middle East and North Africa that they need to truly understand this fascinating region. The perfect book for any introductory topic on Middle Eastern or comparative politics. This accessible primer gives readers the background and context they need to study the changing political institutions and processes of the region. This objective, clearly-written overview of the Middle East and North Africa is organized into chapters covering regions, settings, political geography, religion, and history. For those interested in Middle East politics, comparative politics.
Table of Contents
1. Middle East Geography.
2. The Geostrategic Middle East and North Africa.
3. The Politics of Religion in the Middle East and North Africa.
4. The Politics of Culture in the Middle East and North Africa.
5. The Politics of Islamic History, Colonialism, and Nationalism in the Middle East and North Africa.
6. The Politics of Issues.
7. Some Final Thoughts for Americans about Politics in the Middle East and North Africa.
8. Country Profiles.
Algeria.
Azerbaijan.
Bahrain.
Cyprus.
Egypt.
Iran.
Iraq.
Israel.
Jordan.
Kazakhstan.
Kuwait.
Kyrgystan.
Lebanon.
Libya.
Morocco.
Oman.
Qatar.
Saudi Arabia.
Syria.
Tajikistan.
Tunisia.
Turkey.
Turkmenistan.
United Arab Emirates.
Uzbekistan.
Yemen.