Product Description

An authoritative text updated to take into account the very latest developments in the Middle East. Serves as an excellent introduction for newcomers to the modern history and politics of this fascinating region.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #56989 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

Review
'An excellent and exemplary introduction to the politics and society of the Middle East. The book's strengths lie in its comprehensive treatment of the region and the range of themes provided for the reader.' - Ray Bush, University of Leeds, UK

'An excellent and exemplary introduction to the politics and society of the Middle East. The book's strengths lie in its comprehensive treatment of the region and the range of themes provided for the reader.' - Ray Bush, University of Leeds, UK

From the Back Cover
Roger Owen has fully revised and updated his authoritative text to take into account the very latest developments in the Middle East. This new edition continues to explore the emergence of individual Middle Eastern states since the fall of the Ottoman Empire at the end of the First World War and the key themes that have characterized the region since then. The book continues to serve as an excellent introduction for newcomers to the modern history and politics of this fascinating region.

About the Author
Roger Owen is A.J. Mayer Professor of Middle East History at Harvard University and a former Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University.

Customer Reviews

Politics in the Middle East
This book is brilliant - I am studying International Relations and it compliments my module in the middle east perfectly. It does take a little while to get into, but it is excellent!