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The strong horse : power, politics and the clash of Arab civilizations /

In a provocative, timely book, a noted journalist and expert on Arab-American affairs overturns long-held Western myths about the Arab world, and offers a doctrine to help the United States correct its assumptions concerning the region.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smith, Lee, 1962-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Doubleday, [2010]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Arab nationalism.
Civilization, Arab > 20th century.
Civilization, Arab > 21st century.
Nationalism > Arab countries.
Group identity > Arab countries.
United States > Foreign relations > Arab countries.
Arab countries > Foreign relations > United States.
Lebanon > Politics and government > 1975-1990.
Lebanon > History > Civil War, 1975-1990.
Lebanon > History > 1990-
Description
Summary:In a provocative, timely book, a noted journalist and expert on Arab-American affairs overturns long-held Western myths about the Arab world, and offers a doctrine to help the United States correct its assumptions concerning the region.
Physical Description:xiii, 239 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [225]-229) and index.
ISBN:9780385516112
0385516118