The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution (The Earthscan Atlas Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844076296 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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The atlas covers a wide range of topics, including: * imperial legacies * ethnic and religious differences * US presence and policies * Arab-Israeli wars * Israel and Palestine * Iran and Iraq * military spending * the Kurds * Libya and the USA * oil and water. From the author of the bestselling The State of the World Atlas, here is an essential tool for understanding the Middle East and its pivotal role in global politics. As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the region, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel the history of this arena of confrontation and instability, from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. With customarily acute analysis, he highlights key issues and maps their global implications to explain why the Middle East has become, and will remain, the focal point
The Deep realities of the Mid East Struggles W. Bronston MD This slim but definitive book was an absolute breakthrough in understanding what is really happening in the Mid East where our corporate media completely obscures and atomizes the material realities of what drives perpetual war in our times. Here, module by module, are the facts about water, transporation, ethnic histories, demographics, politics, ecological influences, financial competitions a. Opera said A thorough impartial introductory picture of the develoment of the complex Middle East and the driving forces. Exactly what I expected, a factual picture of the state of the middle east states historically and up to today. No philosophising or moralising, simply the factual developments that formed the present situation. A good introduction if one's aim is to get a broad understanding of the complexities of the region and the active religious/political factions within the states that influence the curre. Five Stars Nancy Painter Great tool for sorting out the tangled web of geography, languages, resources and history of this complex region.
In 2002 he was awarded an OBE. Dan Smith is Secretary General of International Alert and former Director of the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO). He is also author of The State of the World Atlas and The Atlas of War and Peace
'Successfully educates the reader about the Middle East region and the conflicts, both historical and modern, that have led to the current situation in this part of the world.' Library Journal 'This book shows why there is still a need for reference books, at a time when we have almost limitless access to the internetit decisively outscores both Google and Wikipedia on their two weakest points - context and provenance.' International Socialist Group 'A unique atlas that will serve as a ready reference book in both high school and college settings, as well as in private homes and libraries. The book is concise yet detailed, and the information contained within its pages is easy to comprehend and is essential knowledge for anyone wanting to better understand the politics and history of this volatile region.' History in Review 'Ever since the pre-war days of Lancelot Horabin, maps have been a time-honoured way of conveying information to activists and this series has garnered plaud