The second edition of this dynamic book has been fully revised and updated to provide a comprehensive introduction to contemporary politics in the Middle East‎.‎ Purposefully employing a clear thematic structure and including a wide range of case studies‎,‎ the book explores and analyses the major issues which define the politics of this region of the globe‎.‎ Milton Edwards begins by introducing and explaining key concepts and debates and goes on to outline the impact of colonialism and its legacy‎,‎ the rise of Arab nationalism and anti‎-colonial politics‎.‎ She then examines major political issues affecting the region‎,‎ such as political Islam‎,‎ American foreign policy‎,‎ war and conflict‎,‎ political economy‎,‎ democratization‎,‎ ethnicity and the role of women‎.‎ The book concludes by highlighting the politics of the region in the twenty first century and the future challenges it faces‎.‎ This is a perfect introduction for undergraduates‎,‎ covering key political‎,‎ economic and social debates and providing updates and guidance for further reading

• Binding‎:‎ Paperback
• Language of Text‎:‎ English
• Number of Pages‎:‎ 272
• Publication Year‎:‎ 1999
• ISBN‎:‎ 9780745614724