Government and politics of the contemporary Middle East : discontinuity and turbulence / Tareq Y. Ismael, Jacqueline S. Ismael ; with contributions from Shereen T. Ismael, Glenn E. Perry, and Isa Blumi.
| Author/creator | Ismael, Tareq Y. author. |
| Other author | Ismael, Jacqueline S., author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, [2024] |
| Description | xii, 671 pages : maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "This exciting new edition of the successful textbook for students of Middle Eastern politics provides a highly relevant and comprehensive introduction to the complexities of a region in constant flux. Combining a thematic framework for examining patterns of politics with individual chapters dedicated to specific countries, the book places the very latest developments and long-standing issues within an historical context. This third edition extends its analysis to post-2015 developments in the region, as well as expanding the range of pedagogical features on offer. Presenting information in an accessible and inclusive format, the book offers: - Coverage of the historical influence of colonialism and major world powers on the shaping of the modern Middle East - A detailed examination of the legacy of Islam - Analysis of the political and social aspects of Middle Eastern life, including alienation between the state and society, poverty and social inequality, and ideological crisis and renewal - Case studies on countries in the Fertile Crescent (Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, and Israel/Palestine); the Northern Belt (Turkey and Iran); and those West and East of the Red Sea (Egypt and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council) A key introductory text for students of Middle Eastern politics and history at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this new edition has been extensively updated to also become a timely and significant reference for policy-makers and any motivated reader"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Previous edition published in 2016. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Ismael, Tareq Y. Government and politics of the contemporary Middle East Third edition. Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, [2024] 9781003198093 |
| LCCN | 2023010278 |
| ISBN | 9781032052540 |
| ISBN | 9781032055565 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1032055561 |
| ISBN | 1032052546 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |