Government and politics of the Middle East and North Africa : development, democracy, and dictatorship /
"The latest edition of this renowned textbook explores the states and regimes of the Middle East and North Africa. Presenting heavily revised, fully updated chapters contributed by the world's leading experts, it analyzes the historical trajectory, political institutions, economic developm...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group,
2020.
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| Edition: | Ninth edition. |
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| Summary: | "The latest edition of this renowned textbook explores the states and regimes of the Middle East and North Africa. Presenting heavily revised, fully updated chapters contributed by the world's leading experts, it analyzes the historical trajectory, political institutions, economic development, and foreign policies of the region's nearly two dozen countries. The volume can be used in conjunction with its sister volume, The Societies of the Middle East and North Africa, for a comprehensive overview of the region. Chapters are organized and structured identically, giving insightful windows into the nuances of each country's domestic politics and foreign relations. Data tables and extensive annotated bibliographies orient readers towards further research. Whether used in conjunction with its sister volume or on its own, this book provides the most comprehensive and detailed overview of the region's varied politics. Five new experts cover the critical country cases of Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. All chapters cover the latest events, including trends that have remarkably changed in just a few years like the gradual end of the Syrian civil war. It also covers recent events, providing the political background necessary for understanding the latest affairs in the Arab world, Israel, Turkey, and Iran. As such, this textbook is invaluable to students of Middle Eastern Politics"-- |
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 668 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781138354319 1138354317 9781138354326 1138354325 |