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Routledge has an illustrious history in research and reference publishing. You can explore this area of the site to learn more about our featured research, reference, monographs, handbooks and major works in Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies. In addition, you can visit one of following areas for broad representation of our reference publishing program:

Recent Research & Reference Articles

  1. Lebanon

    The Contemporary Middle East

    The Routledge Contemporary Middle East Series provides the first systematic attempt at studying the key actors of the dynamic, complex and strategically important MENA region. Each case study provides an easily-digestible analysis of the origins of the state, its contemporary politics, economics and international relations. All books in the series are available as free inspection copies!

    In a time of great political change and unrest, these highly topical texts offer succinct accounts of the contemporary political environment in the Middle East.
     

  2. Now Available: The Routledge Handbook on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

    The Routledge Handbook on the Israeli- Palestinian Conflict is now available and offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of the most contentious and protracted political issue in the Middle East. Bringing together a range of top experts from Israel, Palestine, Europe and North America the Handbook tackles a range of topics.

  3. Featured Title: The Rise of the Ottoman Empire

    May marks the 75th anniversary of Paul Wittek's 1937 London lectures on "The Rise of the Ottoman Empire" - click for more information on Colin Heywood's edited volume.
     

  4. New Perspectives on Safavid Iran

    Featured Series: Iranian Studies Series

    Edited by Homa Katouzian, University of Oxford, UK and Mohamad Tavakoli-Targhi, this series provides context and analysis of a broad range of topics on Iran.
     

  5. Out Now! -  Routledge Handbook of Political Islam

    The Routledge Handbook of Political Islam provides a multidisciplinary overview of one of the key political movements of our time. Drawing on the expertise from some of the top scholars in the world it examines theoretical and historical backgrounds, terrorism, strategy, case studies of Islamist movements in the developing world and the West, and the relationship with democracy and gender issues.

  6. Libya

    Featured Series: The Contemporary Middle East

    Edited by Anoushiravan Ehteshami, of Durham University (UK), the series provides the first systematic attempt at studying the complex and strategically important MENA region.

  7. Routledge Paperbacks Direct

    A NEW WAY TO EXPAND YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY!

    A growing selection of our Middle East & Islamic studies hardback monographs are now available for individual purchase in paperback. These books are only available directly from Routledge www.routledgepaperbacksdirect.com

  8. EWYB 2011 jacket

    Book of the Month for April: The Europa World Year Book 2011

    Globally renowned for its accuracy, consistency and reliability, The Europa World Year Book provides detailed country surveys containing the latest analytical, statistical and directory information available for over 250 countries and territories. The revised 2011 edition is due to publish in June and is available for pre-order now.

  9. The Great Seljuqs

    "Nine chapters present not only a detailed description of the political history of the Great Seljuqs, but also a valuable discussion of Turkish historiography on the matter." -- R. W. Zens, Le Moyne College, CHOICE, April 2011
     

  10. Featured Series: Routledge Jewish Studies

    The series includes texts which have as their primary focus issues, ideas, personalities and events of relevance to Jews, Jewish life and the concepts which have characterised Jewish culture both in the past and today.

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