Politics in the Middle East

by James A. Bill

This new edition of the best-selling Politics in the Middle East is an analysis of systems and processes in Middle Eastern politics that focuses on the themes of power, stratification, and development. Special emphasis is placed upon the forces of social change as they sweep across the region. This study also includes emphasis on such important issues as the role of civil society, the patterns of leadership, the resurgence of Islam, the role of women, the upheaval in the Persian Gulf, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and U.S. foreign policy.

Genres: History, Current Affairs, Political Science

350 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Jim Swike]

I did not know a lot about the Middle East, this book taught me a lot. An excellent textbook, on Middle East history and its politics. Enjoy!