A Concise History of the Middle East - Couverture souple

Goldschmidt Jr., Arthur

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0813349621 ISBN 13 : 9780813349626

Editeur : Westview Press, 2015

Synopsis

An introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, this widely acclaimed text by Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. This book explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, the modernization efforts of Middle Eastern governments, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the post-9/11 Middle East.

The eleventh edition has been fully revised to reflect the most recent events in, and concerns of, the region, including an expanded and more nuanced discussion of the "War on Terrorism" and the Arab uprisings, coverage of the rise of ISIS, and a new chapter on the growing environmental problems of the region. In addition, the authors have incorporated new scholarship on the early history to provide a fuller picture of the political shifts and socioeconomic concerns of that time. With updated bibliographical sketches, chronology and glossary, A Concise History of the Middle East remains an essential text for students of Middle East history.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. is professor emeritus of Middle East history at Penn State University. He is the author of Modern Egypt: The Formation of a Nation-State, and the recipient of the Amoco Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching and the 2000 Middle East Studies Association Mentoring Award.

Aomar Boum is associate professor of anthropology at UCLA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Westview Press
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0813349621
• ISBN 13: 9780813349626
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 544
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