Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle East: Continuity and change b

Description: Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle East by Tareq Y. Ismael Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This exciting new edition of the successful textbook for students of Middle Eastern politics provides a highly relevant and comprehensive introduction to the complexities of a region in constant flux. Combining a thematic framework for examining patterns of politics with individual chapters dedicated to specific countries, the book places the very latest developments and long-standing issues within an historical context, introducing key concepts from comparative politics to further explore the interaction between Middle Eastern history and the regions contemporary political development.Presenting information in an accessible and inclusive format, the book offers:• Coverage of the historical influence of colonialism and major world powers on the shaping of the modern Middle East.• A detailed examination of the legacy of Islam.• Analysis of the political and social aspects of Middle Eastern life: alienation between state and society, poverty and social inequality, ideological crises and renewal.• Case studies on countries in the Northern Belt (Turkey and Iran); the Fertile Crescent (Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, Israel/Palestine); and those West and East of the Red Sea (Egypt and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council), moving through an historical examination to close analysis of the most recent developments and their political and social impacts. • Extensive pedagogical features, including original maps and further reading sections, provide essential support for the reader.A key introductory text for students of Middle Eastern politics and history at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this new edition has been extensively updated to also become a timely and significant reference for policy-makers and any motivated reader. Author Biography Tareq Y. Ismael is Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary, Canada. He is Secretary General of the International Association of Middle Eastern Studies and founding co-editor of the International Journal of Contemporary Iraqi Studies. His research interests and numerous publications centre on ideologies in the Middle East and international and domestic politics in Middle Eastern countries, with focus on Iraq.Jaqueline S. Ismael is Professor of Social Work at the University of Calgary and founding co-editor of the International Journal of Contemporary Iraqi Studies. Her research interests and publications focus on Canadian social policy, international social welfare and social change in the Middle East, on which she has authored numerous articles and books. Her latest book in this area is Iraq in the Twenty-First Century: Regime Change and the Making of a Failed State (2015), co-authored with Tareq Y. Ismael.Glenn E. Perry is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Indiana State University. He has published extensively on Middle Eastern political affairs and International Relations, including The International Relations of the Middle East: Subordination and Beyond (2014), which he edited with Tareq Y. Ismael. Details ISBN 1138786527 ISBN-13 9781138786523 Title Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle East Author Tareq Y. Ismael Format Paperback Year 2015 Pages 600 Edition 2nd Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:139891312; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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