The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide

Stuffed with historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, and popular jokes from the region, The Middle East: A Beginner’s Guide is easy-to-read and full of insight. Philip Robins is University Lecturer in Middle East Politics at Oxford University. He is the author of A History of Jordan and has previously worked as a journalist for the BBC.

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The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide

Stuffed with historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, and popular jokes from the region, The Middle East: A Beginner’s Guide is easy-to-read and full of insight. Philip Robins is University Lecturer in Middle East Politics at Oxford University. He is the author of A History of Jordan and has previously worked as a journalist for the BBC.

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The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide

The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide

by Philip Robins
The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide

The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide

by Philip Robins

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Stuffed with historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, and popular jokes from the region, The Middle East: A Beginner’s Guide is easy-to-read and full of insight. Philip Robins is University Lecturer in Middle East Politics at Oxford University. He is the author of A History of Jordan and has previously worked as a journalist for the BBC.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781851686759
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Publication date: 08/16/2009
Series: Beginners Guide (Oneworld) Series
Edition description: Original
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements viii

Maps xi

Introduction xiii

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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