The Middle East for Dummies - Couverture souple

Davis, Craig S.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0764554832 ISBN 13 : 9780764554834

Editeur : For Dummies, 2003

Synopsis

Demystifies the area's culture, politics, and religions

Explore Middle Eastern history from ancient to modern times

Looking to better understand the Middle East? This plain-English guide explains the importance of the region, especially in light of recent events. You'll meet its people and their leaders, discover the differences and similarities between Arab and Western mindsets, and examine the wars and conflicts - including the Israeli-Palestinian turmoil - that led up to the current political situation.

The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Craig S. Davis received a dual PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and Religious Studies from Indiana University. His teaching competencies include Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: For Dummies
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764554832
• ISBN 13: 9780764554834
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible