The Crescent In Crisis: An Interpretive Study Of The Modern Arab World

By Nabih Amin Faris

The Crescent In Crisis is a book that provides an interpretive study of the modern Arab world. Written by Nabih Amin Faris, the book delves into the political, social, and economic challenges that have plagued the Arab world in recent times. The author examines the historical context of the Arab world, tracing its roots to the Islamic Golden Age and the Ottoman Empire. He then explores the factors that have contributed to the current crisis, including colonialism, authoritarianism, and the failure of Arab nationalism. Faris also analyzes the impact of external factors such as the Cold War, the Gulf War, and the War on Terror on the Arab world. He argues that these events have exacerbated the crisis and created a sense of disillusionment among Arab people. The book also examines the role of Islam in the Arab world, exploring the tensions between traditional Islamic values and modernity. Overall, The Crescent In Crisis provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing the Arab world today. It offers insights into the historical, political, and cultural factors that have contributed to the crisis, and provides a nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Middle East, international politics, and global affairs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258045532
• ISBN13: 9781258045531
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"