| Description |
xv, 510 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 483-494) and index. |
| Contents |
The burden of history : from Empire to nation-states -- The political heritage of Islam : continuity and change -- The oppressive state and civil society -- The Islamic Republic of Iran -- The Republic of Turkey -- The Republic of Turkey -- The Republic Iraq -- Syria and Lebanon -- The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan -- The State of Israel -- The gulf cooperation Council Countries -- The Republic of Yemen -- The Arab Republic of Egypt -- Appendix A. Social groups, languages, and religions -- Appendix B. Population and health in the Middle East -- Appendix C. Size, income, and diversity of the Middle Eastern nations. |
| Subject |
Middle East -- Politics and government -- 1979-
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Civil society -- Middle East.
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| ISBN |
0813020980 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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