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State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East

Roger Owen

An authoritative text updated to take into account the very latest developments in the Middle East. Serves as an excellent introduction for newcomers to the modern history and politics of this fascinating region.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publish Date: Jun 17th, 2004
  • Pages: 296
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - 0003
  • Dimensions: 9.56in - 6.16in - 0.83in - 1.30lb
  • EAN: 9780415297134
  • Categories: Political Process - GeneralInternational Relations - GeneralSecurity (National & International)

About the Author

Roger Owen is A.J. Mayer Professor of Middle East History at Harvard University and a former Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University.

Praise for this book

'Based on the comprehensive and balanced treatment of the subject matter, the coherent structure and the good linguistic intelligibility, State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East can justly be called the standard work on the modern political story of the Orient.' - Rezensionen Book Review

'An excellent and exemplary introduction to the politics and society of the Middle East. The book's strengths lie in its comprehensive treatment of the region and the range of themes provided for the reader.' - Ray Bush, University of Leeds, UK