A Concise History of the Middle East - Softcover

Goldschmidt Jr., Arthur; Boum, Aomar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813349621 ISBN 13: 9780813349626

Publisher: Westview Press, 2015

Synopsis

An introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, this widely acclaimed text by Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. This book explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, the modernization efforts of Middle Eastern governments, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the Arab Israeli conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the post-9/11 Middle East.

The eleventh edition has been fully revised to reflect the most recent events in, and concerns of, the region, including an expanded and more nuanced discussion of the War on Terrorism” and the Arab uprisings, coverage of the rise of ISIS, and a new chapter on the growing environmental problems of the region. In addition, the authors have incorporated new scholarship on the early history to provide a fuller picture of the political shifts and socioeconomic concerns of that time. With updated bibliographical sketches, chronology and glossary, A Concise History of the Middle East remains an essential text for students of Middle East history.

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Praise for Previous Editions

This is a text that breathes life into the history it presents. The authors both care deeply about the regionand are not afraid to spell out these complexities in a style that is at once accessible and gently provocative.”
Joel Gordon, University of Arkansas

A Concise History of the Middle East is in a class of its own. It is the best and easiest way to comprehend Middle Eastern history as a whole.”
T. Hunt Tooley, Austin College

A Concise History of the Middle East is a studious and scholarly delve into history and the explorations of culturea vital read.”
The Midwest Book Review, January 2013

An introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, this widely acclaimed text by Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. It covers a vast range of topics including the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, the modernization efforts of Middle Eastern governments, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the post-9/11 Middle East.

The eleventh edition is fully revised to reflect recent events in the region, including expanded and updated discussions of the War on Terrorism” and the Arab uprisings, plus coverage of the rise of ISIL. The text also includes a brand-new chapter on the environmental problems of the region, which increasingly affect its dynamics and politics. With updated electronic supplements including a test bank, bibliography and digital maps,A Concise History of the Middle East remains the quintessential text on Middle East history.
Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. is professor emeritus of Middle East history at Penn State University. He is the author of Modern Egypt: The Formation of a Nation-State, and the recipient of the 2000 Middle East Studies Association Mentoring Award.

Aomar Boum is assistant professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles and Faculty Fellow at the Université Internationale de Rabat, Morocco. He is the author of Memories of Absence How Muslims Remember Jews in Morocco.

About the Author

Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. is professor emeritus of Middle East history at Penn State University. He is the author of Modern Egypt: The Formation of a Nation-State, and the recipient of the Amoco Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching and the 2000 Middle East Studies Association Mentoring Award.

Aomar Boum is associate professor of anthropology at UCLA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Westview Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0813349621
• ISBN 13: 9780813349626
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 544