The Middle East

A Beginner's Guide

Philip Robins

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English

Oneworld Publications
01 June 2010

Middle Eastern history; Politics & government

Series: Beginner's Guides

The Middle East is notorious in the West for many reasons; few of them are positive. Synonymous with terrorism, oil riches, bad governance, corruption, and conflict, it has led many Western commentators to write it off as both backward and insular.

In this pioneering introduction, Oxford University’s Philip Robins argues that the region is plagued by the same problems that afflict the rest of the developing world. With each chapter focusing on a topic essential to a rounded understanding of the region, Robins weaves together the disparate countries into a coherent and entertaining narrative. From leadership and gender to religion and society, The Middle East: A Beginner’s Guide is replete with case studies, astute analysis, profiles of key personalities, and even jokes from the region. There is no better resource for understanding the modern Middle East.

By: Philip Robins
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 268g
ISBN: 9781851686759
ISBN 10: 1851686754
Series: Beginner's Guides
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 June 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Philip Robins is Reader in Middle East Politics at Oxford University. He is the author of A History of Jordan and has previously worked as a journalist for the BBC and the Guardian.

Reviews for The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide

Masterly. A comprehensive and succinct overview.-- Hugh Pope - Former Middle East Correspondent for Reuters, Wall Street Journal, and the Independent. Packs a great deal of knowledge into an appetite-inducing dish. Splendid... not just for beginners, nor just a stepping-stone to the classics. It will make knowledgeable readers rethink.-- David Gardner - Chief Leader writer and former Middle East editor, The Financial Times, and author o The best book on the modern Middle East. Perfect not only for students but for any reader. It is balanced, authoritative and easy to follow. A perfect introduction to this troubled region.-- Christopher Catherwood