The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Bard Ph.D., Mitchell; Bard, Mitchell G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028644107 ISBN 13: 9780028644103

Publisher: Alpha, 2002

Synopsis

Updated with information on the effects of the U.S. presence in Iraq.

There is perhaps no other place in the world fraught with as much turmoil as the Middle East. This updated guide provides readers with an intense look at current events and the ever-changing political and social landscape in this dynamic part of the world, as well as the history—ancient and modern—of the region.

-Very strong sales for the first two editions

-The go-to book on the subject for readers on all sides of the issue

-This book has a nationwide appeal for anyone wishing to bring themselves up-to-date on the conflict and its consequences for the United States and the rest of the world

-Covers recent events, including the death of Arafat and the Iraqi elections, with expanded information about terrorism in the region

About this title

From the Back Cover:

You're no idiot, of course. You know that the Middle East is always in the news. But the situation there is so complex and tangled up you just can't keep track of it all. Was King Hussein related to Saddam Hussein? Why all the fighting over the West Bank? And what's oil, water, and sand got to do with it all? Don't let your brain get parched yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict sorts through the political and military quagmire of the Middle East in language anyone can understand. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

About the Author:

Mitchell G. Bard, Ph.D., is one of the country’s foremost experts on U.S.-Middle East policy and the author of 14 books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to World War II. Dr. Bard has appeared on Fox News, MSNBC, and other television and radio outlets. His work has been published in academic journals, magazines, and newspapers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alpha
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0028644107
• ISBN 13: 9780028644103
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 504