Introduction to Middle East Politics

This new edition of An Introduction to Middle East Politics continues to provide an expansive survey of Middle East politics, thoroughly revised and restructured in response to events currently taking place. Written in a lively and accessible manner, MacQueen takes students on a tour of the region's modern political history up to the present, clearly signposting key events and issues.

Providing comprehensive coverage of all key themes in Middle East politics, this book covers:

Historical Legacies; The Ottoman Empire, WWI, colonialism and the Cold War; nationalism and Islamist politics Authoritarianism in Egypt, Algeria and Syria; political changes in Iran; the politics of oil in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States; Israel, the Palestinians and the Arab States The Syrian conflict including regional ramifications and particular focus on the Syrian refugee crisis Each chapter includes a timeline, learning objectives, study questions and annotated further reading and the book finishes with a glossary. Contemporary and fascinating, with dedicated material on culture, gender, ethnicity and minorities, this book is a crucial companion for students of Middle East politics.

Aceasta noua editie a Introducerii in politica din Orientul Mijlociu continua sa ofere o ancheta extinsa asupra politicii din Orientul Mijlociu, revizuita si restructurata in detaliu ca raspuns la evenimentele care au loc in prezent. Scrisa intr-o maniera plina de viata si accesibila, MacQueen face studentii un tur al istoriei politice moderne a regiunii pana in prezent, indicand in mod clar evenimentele si problemele cheie. Oferind o acoperire cuprinzatoare a tuturor temelor cheie din politica Orientului Mijlociu, aceasta carte acopera: Mostenirile istorice ; Imperiul Otoman, Primul Razboi Mondial, colonialismul si Razboiul Rece; nationalism si politica islamista Autoritarismul in Egipt, Algeria si Siria; schimbari politice in Iran; politica petrolului din Arabia Saudita si din statele din Golf; Israelul, palestinienii si statele arabe Conflictul sirian, inclusiv ramificatiile regionale si concentrarea speciala asupra crizei refugiatilor sirieni Fiecare capitol include o cronologie, obiective de invatare, intrebari de studiu si lecturi adnotate, iar cartea se termina cu un glosar.