The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide

Robins, Philip

ISBN 10: 1780749414 / ISBN 13: 9781780749419

Editore: Oneworld Publications, 2016

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Riassunto:

The wave of popular uprisings that swept through the Middle East promised to pave the way for democracy. It brought down dictators and captured the popular imagination, but for most of the region, peace and stability remain as elusive today as they have ever been.

In this fully revised introduction, Oxford University’s Philip Robins takes a close look at the issues plaguing the region. With each chapter focusing on a key theme, Robins weaves together the disparate countries into a coherent and entertaining narrative. From leadership and gender to religion and society, The Middle East: A Beginner’s Guide is replete with case studies, astute analysis, profiles of key personalities, and even jokes from the region. There is no better resource for understanding the Middle East, both past and present.

Informazioni sugli autori: Dr Philip Robins is Reader in Middle East Politics at the University of Oxford. He founded the Middle East Programme at Chatham House, and is the author of A History of Jordan. He has also previously worked as a journalist for the BBC and Guardian. He lives in Oxford

Dr Philip Robins is Reader in Middle East Politics at the University of Oxford. He founded the Middle East Programme at Chatham House, and is the author of A History of Jordan. He has also previously worked as a journalist for the BBC and Guardian. He lives in Oxford

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Titolo: The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide
Casa editrice: Oneworld Publications
Data di pubblicazione: 2016
Legatura: paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: seconda edizione