This text presents the politics of the Middle East by integrating the economic, historical, social science, popular culture, and religious issues of the area. It incorporates historical perspectives with contemporary material, giving readers the necessary background to make informed judgements on the politics of the region today
An introduction in narrative form to the chief elements in Middle Eastern history, enabling readers to progress into more specialized topics and themes. There is coverage of all parts of the central and peripheral Middle East, with discussion of social, economic, gender and religious history.