THE POLITICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE

MIDDLE EAST

The Political Encyclopedia of the Middle East provides an updated and useful source of knowledge for one of the most crucial regions in world affairs. This comprehensive volume is an analytical and factual guide to the political present and recent past of the Middle East: from Morocco to Afghanistan, from Turkey to Yemen and Sudan. The Political Encyclopedia of the Middle East covers the domestic and foreign affairs, as well as economic and social developments of these countries from historical and analytical points of view. It also includes the role of foreign powers in the Middle East, especially France, Great Britain, the former Soviet Union and the United States.

Nearly 600 entries, from 50-20,000 words in length, provide concise, up-to-date information about a range of topics.

The encyclopedia adopts a unique approach, addressing key issues in contemporary Middle East politics through substantive entries that constitute short essays. Thus, in addition to entries on each state in the region (reviewing land, people, culture and history) the dictionary addresses major issues, such as: Islamic Fundamentalism; water politics; the Arab Israel Peace Process; military forces; oil; non-conventional weapons; women; and terrorism. In addition, the encyclopedia includes short entries on leading political figures, parties and movements, with cross-references between them and the more substantive essay entries.

Written by leading academic authorities on Middle Eastern countries and issues,

this dictionary will be an indispensable reference book in every public and academic library in the world. It is particularly designed to meet the needs of users on various levels of interest and familiarity with the field, from professional students and journalists, to nonprofessionals and novices in the field.

816 pages

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hard cover