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A Beginner's Guide
Philip Robins
ISBN: 9781851686759
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Oneworld Publications
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The Middle East is notoriously complex and difficult. This title offers historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, and popular jokes from the area. It is suitable for tourists, students, and the interested general readers.
The Middle East is notoriously complex and difficult. This compact book on the topic by the University of Oxford's leading expert does not shirk the challenge. Organised thematically, and dealing with all the pivotal issues in the region, from oil and religion, to gender and conflict, this comprehensive primer is both easy-to-read and full of insight. Stuffed with historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, and even popular jokes from the area, "The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide" will captivate tourists, students, and the interested general reader alike.
| ISBN | 1851686754 | | Volumes | 1 | | ISBN13 | 9781851686759
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 268 | | Publisher | Oneworld Publications | | Published in | London | | Imprint | Oneworld Publications | | Series title | Beginner's Guides | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 198 | | Publication date | 01 Jul 2009 | | Width (mm) | 129 | | DEWEY | 956 | | Spine width (mm) | 19 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | General | | Pages | 208 | |
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| | | Maps | | | | 1 | | Subjugation | | 1 | | 2 | | Resistance | | 13 | | 3 | | Independence | | 32 | | 4 | | Conflict | | 51 | | 5 | | Development | | 76 | | 6 | | Governance | | 100 | | 7 | | Leadership | | 122 | | 8 | | Society | | 146 | | 9 | | Religion | | 167 | | 10 | | Gender | | 187 | | | | Conclusion | | 208 | | | | Further reading | | 213 | | | | Index | | 218 |
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