Passion and Politics: The Turbulent World of the Arabs

by Sandra Mackey

Book Overview

A portrait of the Arab world explores its history and culture, discussing the clash between the Pan-Arabist myth of unity and the reality of national conflict and tribal rivalry, American policies,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452270367
• ISBN13: 9780452270367
• Release Date: April 1994
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 465 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

the best book on this region I have ever read

Mrs. Mackey is the most authoritative source on affairs in the Middle East that I have ever encountered. It is a semi-difficult read, in that the names and genealogies are difficult to keep straight, but she makes a difficult subject read like a work of fiction. Anyone who wants to know of this region will find that book will be of immeasurable help to him or her.

A great introduction to the Arab world!

A good if simplistic and outdated introduction to politics in some Arab countries. Those who already know much about the region will find this book a bit bland and at times orientalist. At times she oversimplifies complex realities. As long as you consider that she is a journalist and not a Middle East expert, this book is ok.