Middle East Patterns: Places, People, and Politics

by Colbert C. Held

Now in its sixth edition, Middle East Patterns continues to be the most comprehensive and authoritative geographical study of the region. Coauthors Colbert C. Held John and Thomas Cummings continue to update this classic work while retaining the well-received framework of past editions. The authors first cover the Middle East from a topical perspective and then provide in-depth country-by-country coverage. The sixth edition maintains the book's distinctive focus on a wide range of geographical patterns—ethnographic, economic, political—while integrating updated comparative material on natural resources and human and social development throughout the book, as well as new sections on health issues, business environments, and the historical U.S presence in the region. As in the fifth edition, amplified economic analysis enhances the basic value of the volume. Richly illustrated with more than 125 photos and 70 maps, this acclaimed book remains the best accessible resource for students and general readers who seek to understand the spatial dynamics of the Middle East.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, History

728 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing compilation of many of the various countries of the Middle East. The book covered economic, political and geographical information which gave a much richer picture of the region as a whole than I have found in other books on the subject.