Global Studies: The Middle East

by William Spencer and William Spender

This edition includes country reports and current statistics for the countries of the Middle East, with regional essays underscoring the current and historical significance of Islam as well as the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0697392899
• ISBN13: 9780697392893
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 256 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.