The Contemporary Middle East

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1. Lebanon

   The Politics of a Penetrated Society

   By Tom Najem

   Series: The Contemporary Middle East

   In a time of great political change and unrest in the Middle East, this highly topical text offers a succinct account of the contemporary political environment in Lebanon. Tom Najem provides both a developed understanding of the pre-civil war system and an analysis of how circumstances resulting...

   Published December 19th 2011 by Routledge
2. Sudan

   By Abdel Salam Sidahmed, Alsir Sidahmed

   Series: The Contemporary Middle East

   Stretching between the savannah and the equator, Sudan is a microcosm of Africa, with one leg in the Arab world and the other in Africa. Sudan's development, however, has failed to address the differences within the country between its diverse ethnic communities. This has resulted in political...

   Published December 12th 2011 by Routledge
3. Libya

   Continuity and Change

   By Ronald Bruce St John

   Series: The Contemporary Middle East

   This book examines the socioeconomic and political development of Libya from earliest times to the present, concentrating in particular on the four decades of revolutionary rule which began in 1969. Focusing on the twin themes of continuity and change, Ronald Bruce St John emphasises the full...

   Published February 24th 2011 by Routledge
4. Tunisia

   Stability and Reform in the Modern Maghreb

   By Christopher Alexander

   Series: The Contemporary Middle East

   This book gives a concise yet comprehensive overview of Tunisia’s political and economic development from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Written specifically for a non-specialist audience, the book examines the factors that make Tunisia one of the Arab world’s most stable and prosperous...

   Published February 24th 2010 by Routledge
5. Morocco

   Challenges to Tradition and Modernity

   By James N. Sater

   Series: The Contemporary Middle East

   For many contemporary observers and analysts, Morocco remains a mystery. So close to Europe, Morocco simultaneously represents a similarly open political culture and its complete antithesis: Human rights associations openly challenge authoritarian rule, while an emphasis on Moroccan singularity and...

   Published November 24th 2009 by Routledge
6. Jordan

   A Hashemite Legacy, 2nd Edition

   By Beverley Milton-Edwards, Peter Hinchcliffe

   Series: The Contemporary Middle East

   Created as a mechanism for maintaining British influence through a local patron, Jordan’s future never looked certain. Nevertheless, under the leadership of the Hashemite monarchy led by Abdullah and then his grandson Hussein, the Kingdom of Jordan became a permanent feature on the map of the...

   Published June 1st 2009 by Routledge
7. Saudi Arabia

   Power, Legitimacy and Survival

   By Tim Niblock

   Series: The Contemporary Middle East

   Saudi Arabia provides a clear, concise yet analytical account of the development of the Saudi state. It details the country’s historical and religious background, its oil rentier economy and its international role, showing how they interact to create the dynamics of the contemporary Saudi state....

   Published February 28th 2006 by Routledge
8. Afghanistan

   By Bernt Glatzer

   Series: The Contemporary Middle East

   This volume serves as a comprehensive introduction to Afghanistan, a state which has a troubled past and an equally turbulent present. Bernt Glatzer traces the formation of the state through to the present day. He analyzes the politics of ethnicity in a country polarized by folk religions and...

   Published November 30th 2004 by Routledge
9. Turkey

   Challenges of Continuity and Change

   By Meliha Altunisik, Özlem Tür

   Series: The Contemporary Middle East

   The authors put issues relevant to Turkey today – such as consolidating democracy, dealing with economic development issues, improving its human rights record and its foreign policy – in an historical context, allowing comparisons with other late developers in the world and reflecting the...

   Published October 27th 2004 by Routledge
10. Iran

    By Ali Ansari

    Series: The Contemporary Middle East

    A comprehensive yet concise analysis of political and economic developments in Iran during the twentieth century, with particular emphasis on developments since 1979. Ansari situates modern developments within their historical context and provides the reader with an accessible introduction to this...

    Published August 31st 2004 by Routledge