Global Studies: The Middle East

by William Spencer

Book Overview

This text is part of a series which provides concise background information, statistics and detailed maps on different regions and countries of the world, along with a selection of carefully chosen... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072365889
• ISBN13: 9780072365887
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill
• Length: 240 Pages

Customer Reviews

Middle East

Gives a good view of the Middle Eastern countries, which to the contrary belief does encompass some countries in Northern Africa.

Up to date coverage

Very recent guide to the history and politics of the Middle East. Though the title "Middle East" is a little misleading. Here, it also encompasses the countries of North Africa. The common theme is a predominent Muslim/Arabic tint. Each country gets a brief synopsis of what is usually millenia of history. Enough, hopefully, to entice you to pursue further reading. Special attention is given to Iraq. The sections on it were written in May 2004 and are probably as recent as you will find in book form, given the delays inherent in publishing. The analysis of the US invasion is sanguine. Some positive points, like the overthrow of a brutal dictatorship. Offset by what the author calls an "unremitting" struggle against guerrillas.