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The Middle East: A Beginner´s Guide
Philip Robins
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Paperback. A fully revised and updated edition of this popular Beginner's Guide, covering the complexities of the Arab Spring. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 31. Weight in Grams: 206.
The wave of popular uprisings that swept through the Middle East promised to pave the way for democracy. It brought down dictators and captured the popular imagination, but for most of the region, peace and stability remain as elusive today as they have ever been.
In this fully revised introduction, Oxford University’s Philip Robins takes a close look at the issues plaguing the region. With each chapter focusing on a key theme, Robins weaves together the disparate countries into a coherent and entertaining narrative. From leadership and gender to religion and society, The Middle East: A Beginner’s Guide is ... Read more
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Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780749419
SKU
V9781780749419
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Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Philip Robins
Dr Philip Robins is Reader in Middle East Politics at the University of Oxford. He founded the Middle East Programme at Chatham House, and is the author of A History of Jordan. He has also previously worked as a journalist for the BBC and Guardian. He lives in Oxford
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