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1. Approaches to the Qur'an

   Edited by G. R. Hawting

   Series: RoutledgeCurzon/SOAS series on Politics and Culture in the Middle East

   In recent years, the study of the Qur'an and its interpretation has expanded to incorporate insights gained from historical, biblical, literary and critical studies. A variety of approaches to the Qur'an and the Muslim exegetical tradition are currently available. Approaches to the Qur'an consists...

   Published April 7th 1993 by Routledge
2. Japan and the Contemporary Middle East

   Edited by J. A. Allan, Kaoru Sugihara

   Series: RoutledgeCurzon/SOAS series on Politics and Culture in the Middle East

   Japan is an economic power of global significance; it is also the world's largest single national importer of oil. These two facts alone are sufficient to indicate the significance of Japan's relationship with the Middle East. But in fact, Japan's particularly strong interests in the Middle East...

   Published January 13th 1993 by Routledge
3. The Kurds

   A Contemporary Overview

   Edited by Philip G. Kreyenbroek, Stefan Sperl

   Series: RoutledgeCurzon/SOAS series on Politics and Culture in the Middle East

   The position of the 19 million Kurds is an extremely complex one. Their territory is divided between 5 sovereign states, none of which have a Kurdish majority. They speak widely divergent dialects, and are also divided by religious affiliations and social factors. It has taken the tragic and...

   Published November 6th 1991 by Routledge
4. Sudan After Nimeiri

   Edited by Peter Woodward

   Series: RoutledgeCurzon/SOAS series on Politics and Culture in the Middle East

   At the end of 1984, Sudan shot into the headlines as a result of famines, floods, locusts, political instability and civil war. In describing the collapse of Sudan's state and economy, Sudan After Nimeiri emphasises the extent of the country's current predicament and explains the difficulty of...

   Published September 4th 1991 by Routledge
5. Politics and Economy in Jordan

   Edited by Rodney Wilson

   Series: RoutledgeCurzon/SOAS series on Politics and Culture in the Middle East

   Jordan occupies centre stage in both Middle Eastern and Arabic politics, yet the kingdom itself is comparatively under-researched. This volume contains contributions from some of Jordan's most respected academics in the field of geography, economics and political science. A number of international...

   Published January 2nd 1991 by Routledge
6. Egypt Under Mubarak

   Edited by Roger Owen, Charles Tripp

   Series: RoutledgeCurzon/SOAS series on Politics and Culture in the Middle East

   Egypt is one of the major powers in the Middle East. The vigour of its cultural life and the extent of its influence make it a force which cannot be ignored in the Arab world. Yet, despite the comparative confidence with which its rulers handle power, the country has a politically contradictory...

   Published July 5th 1989 by Routledge