Nielsen book data summary the third edition of understanding the contemporary middle east includes two entirely new chapters, one on religion and politics and one on the economies of the middle east, as well as a greatly expanded discussion of the 2003 invasion of iraq. The middle east is a fascinating region with complex cultures, religions, and relationships. One of his best books, by the way, is about music, although orientalism will always be on the set book list. I have also included some overtly proisrael works to understand that veiw. He wrote a book in the late 1970s called orientalism that laid the foundation of the critique of western approaches to the middle east. A good book for understanding middle east conflict. Could anyone really understand arab culture, and particularly. The 98 best middle east history books recommended by sam sanders. Try this reading list if you want to understand the middle east. The viromimetic nanoparticle facilitates safe and effective vaccination against the lethal virus and offers a. An interview with william cleveland an interview with william cleveland, professor of history at simon fraser university and author of the widely used textbook a history of the modern middle east, on the importance of understanding the historical context of the middle east. Understanding the middle east is for the nonspecialist reader who would like to better understand the historical events that are currently shaping the news. Each makes a distinctive contribution to our understanding of radical jihadist. The viromimetic nanoparticle facilitates safe and effective vaccination against the.
Aug 27, 2010 understand the middle east since 1945 examines the origins and development of the events which have dominated the headlines for the last six decades. Jul 18, 20 ive included both palestinian and israeli works. Understanding the disputed areas of the middle east dummies. Afghanistan, algeria, bahrain, egypt, iran, iraq, israel, jordan, kuwait, lebanon, libya. The best books on understanding the arab world five books. The languages, cultural, religious and sectarian communities of the region, and selected turning points and. I honestly wasnt going to include my own book this year, despite my publishers expectations.
We have nearly 50 interviews discussing a vast range of books on the middle east. Understanding the events of 1979 is crucial for those trying to figure out a better future for todays middle east. Aug 26, 20 the chart is a spinoff of the most amazing letter to the editor ever written, which appeared in thursdays financial times. Jane hathaway of ohio states history department offered a challenge to pundits and policymakers who seem unable to offer sound strategies for the mideast. Whether youre a student, educator, bureaucrat or politician, youll find insights based on facts in understanding the volatile and dangerous middle east. The institute for middle east understanding imeu is a nonprofit organization that offers journalists facts, analysis, experts, and digital resources about palestine and palestiniansjavascript must be enabled to view this email address 7185142080. Middle east understanding with an emphasis on informed debate on the arabisraeli peace process. A list of new middle east history books you should read in 2020, such as.
In a recent, much publicized lecture it takes a historian to understand the middle eastdoesnt it. The fourth edition of understanding the contemporary middle east, edited by jillian schwedler, offers a detailed overview of the region. Reviewed by levi thompson, assistant professor, cu boulder on 7119. It also explained the entire middle east, in a few short sentences. The gaps between them have been filled with dictatorship, xenophobia, and fundamental ism. To improve vaccination efforts against middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus mers. Middle east book award, given by the middle east outreach.
Understanding coronavirus novel coronavirus wiley online. Maps, photographs, and tables of basic political data enhance the text, which. Im trying to look at different aspects of the conflict, but need to get it from one source. Can you please recommend a good book, fiction or nonfiction, to explain how the middle east got so complicated and violent. Its a history of oil on all continents, not just the middle east. Edward said is one of the most famous arab intellectuals in the western world. As schwedler states in her introduction, the book is intended for western scholars to challenge their perceptions and misconceptions through an exploration of middle east history, geography, culture, politics, economics, religion, and people. Special topics include the crusades and their lasting impact, the iranian islamic revolution, and saudi arabias emergence as a petrostate and global sponsor of wahhabi islam. Now in its second edition, understanding the contemporary middle east is an anthlogy of essays by learned authors offering introductions to help lay readers and scholars better comprehend the history, geography, politcs, and culture of middle eastern societies.
Understand the middle east since 1945 examines the origins and development of the events which have dominated the headlines for the last six decades. A list of 10 of the most useful books on the middle easts history, society. They do include readings of nonfiction as they try to gain an understanding of history and current events. Jan 25, 2020 understanding the events of 1979 is crucial for those trying to figure out a better future for todays middle east. Making sense of the most dangerous and complicated region on earth kindle edition by melamed, avi, aharish, lucy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What are some good books to read and understand the history. Early in aets development, its founders established the aet book club to meet the recognized need for quality books about the region and u. A teachers guide to the interview is included at the end. Here are just a few book recommendations to give you a headstart on middle eastern history. Understanding the contemporary middle east in searchworks. For more than 30 years, the american educational trust aet has been promoting u. Apr 27, 2007 understanding the middle east is for the nonspecialist reader who would like to better understand the historical events that are currently shaping the news. Understanding the contemporary middle east book, 20.
Kill khalid the failed mossad assass attempt of khalid meshal and the rise of hamas by paul mcgeough. The middle east outreach council established the middle east book award in 1999 to recognize books for children and young adults that contribute meaningfully to understanding of the middle east. Making sense of the most dangerous and complicated region on earth. Key concepts are demarcated with text boxes throughout, and a glossary is provided which includes those and other important words from each chapter. Keys to understanding the middle east payind and mcclimans social sci libretexts.
Mar 27, 2015 the confused persons guide to middle east conflict. Understanding the middle east book club the return. Keys to understanding the middle east open textbook library. Introduction keys to understanding the middle east. This book takes a conflictbased approach to the middle east. While it is common to hear people describe the middle east as a complex and obscure place, the diagram plainly illustrates that this is not. Top ten books for beginners on the middle east the conflict.
Keys to understanding the middle east open textbook. The confused persons guide to middle east conflict the. Review of keys to understanding the middle east by levi. I selected each not on the basis of quality, but my rough assessment of a book. Mar, 2010 so i suppose we have to say that any fit reader of the middle east must read edward said. Understanding the volatile and dangerous middle east by. But you need to understand the preisrael history thoroughly first. The languages, cultural, religious and sectarian communities of the region, and selected turning. If youre interested in this area of the world, youll want to know the heads of state in the region, acronyms people use in the middle east, and some basic islamic terms, because many although by no means most of the worlds muslims. The text covers all the areas it sets out to address appropriately, moving from a discussion of languages in the middle east ending with a discussion of arabic, to the religious context with a suitable focus on the diversity of religious affiliations in the middle east, to the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading inside the middle east. This book is intended for readers who have never studied the middle east, or experts who may wish to fill gaps in their knowledge of the region from other. For purposes of this award, the middle east is defined as.
Deborah gerner, a political scientist at the university of kansas, has made various contributions to the study of middle eastern politics in general and palestinianisraeli relations in particular. The confused persons guide to middle east conflict. In addition, all of the chapters have been fully updated. These are the 6 books about the middle east everybody should read roundup tags. He writes articles each month about topics concerning. Covering everything from religion and politics in the aftermath of the second world war to the israelipalestinian conflict, war in iraq and the terrorism of the present day it will change the. Best books for understanding middle eastern culture 29 books. If youre interested in this area of the world, youll want to know the heads of state in the region, acronyms people use in the middle east, and some basic islamic terms, because many although by no means most of the worlds. Books on individual middle eastern countries, books on the culture of the middle east, the religions and politics of the middle east and books on the conflicts that have beset the region in recent decades. Dispatches from the arab spring paperback understanding the new middle east.
I would like to recommend these 2 books by robert fisk. But as such, it is also forcibly a history of the middle east s most powerful economic and political engine of the 20th century. What are some good books to read and understand the. Understanding the middle east and islam misconceptions, history, culture, language, religion, politics, and what we can and cant do as foreigners. But actually, i think that this book, although less intellectually challenging, is very important as well. This book is intended as a starting point for insider literacy. This book is intended for readers who have never studied the middle east, or who would like to improve their knowledge of the region. Yergins conversational style is a good fit whether hes explaining opecs imperium on western economies or the first hints of peak oil theory. Whether for establishing or deepening ones knowledge of the region, these fundamentals are important to know.
My middle east politics summer reading picks the washington. It has the purpose of exploring the rich culture of the middle east through literature poetry, fiction, memoirs. One of his best books, by the way, is about music, although orientalism will always be on the setbook list. Middle east books and more is a project of the american educational trust, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization incorporated in 1982 in washington, dc by retired u. On facebook, i ran a series listing the most influential modern books on the middle east in the english language. How to recapture the muslim worlds lost hope the atlantic. This book is intended for readers who have never studied the middle east, or experts who may wish to fill gaps in their knowledge of the region from other disciplines. An interview with william cleveland, professor of history at simon fraser university and author of the widely used textbook a history of the modern middle east, on the importance of understanding the historical context of the middle east. A new middle east does exist in places, but there is still an old middle east of tradition. In addition to the analysis provided by each months feature, origins will also include images, maps, graphs and other material to complement the essay. In each issue of origins, an academic expert will analyze a particular current issue political, cultural, or social in a larger, deeper context.
Middle east history 5 books you must read why to read. The languages, cultural, religious and sectarian communities of the region, and selected. While explaining the historical details behind the regions multiple conflicts, the author does not pull. The fourth edition of understanding the contemporary middle east has been fully revised and updated throughout to reflect the stillunfolding impact of the arab spring, the changing international environment, the impasse in the israelipalestinian conflict, and much more. This book is intended for readers who have never studied the middle east, or who.
Making sense of the most dangerous and complicated region on earth, a gps to help you navigate the dramatically changing middle east offers a unique insight into the arab world, challenges widelyaccepted perceptions and provides a gripping and uniquely enlightening guide to make sense of the events. These are the 6 books about the middle east everybody should read. The best books on understanding the arab world five. Understanding the middle east group meets on the third monday of the month at 7 p. In some places in the middle east, secular culture flourishes. Disputed areas may be the greatest threat to stability in the middle east and the world. Understanding the middle east book club quail ridge books. Understanding the many middle east conflicts a few clues for people who want to work for peace, but arent sure where to start by barbara j. The middle eastern conflicts are protracted, complex and interwoven. Sep 18, 2017 understanding the middle east group meets on the third monday of the month at 7 p.
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