The State of the Middle East
An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution
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144 pages, 7-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches, 7 color illustrations, 1 b/w photograph, 60 maps, 5 tables
October 2006, Not available in: British commonwealth; Include: Canada
Categories: Geography; Middle Eastern Studies; Global Studies; International Relations; Middle Eastern History
October 2006, Not available in: British commonwealth; Include: Canada
Categories: Geography; Middle Eastern Studies; Global Studies; International Relations; Middle Eastern History
Copub: Myriad Editions Limited
"The State of the Middle East is an informative atlas that will serve as a ready reference book in both high school and college settings, as well as in private homes and libraries. The book is concise yet detailed, and the information contained within its pages is easy to comprehend and is essential knowledge for anyone wanting to better understand the politics and history of this volatile region."—History In Review
"This book shows why there is still a need for reference books, at a time when we have almost limitless access to the internet . . . it decisively outscores both Google and Wikipedia on their two weakest points—context and provenance."—Socialist Outlook
"For those trying to navigate the daily onslaught of headlines from the Middle East, Dan Smith's latest book, The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution, will come in handy. Published by the University of California Press, Smith's "atlas" guides readers through the tumultuous region's complex issues and conflicts. The book is broken into sections that cover everything from the Ottoman Empire, to the formation of the state of Israel, through the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, and beyond. It's filled with readable graphs and colorful maps that pinpoint everything from regional ethnic and language groups to military spending and urbanization."—Utne
"Successfully educates the reader about the Middle East region and the conflicts, both historical and modern, that have led to the current situation in this part of the world."—Library Journal
"This book shows why there is still a need for reference books, at a time when we have almost limitless access to the internet . . . it decisively outscores both Google and Wikipedia on their two weakest points—context and provenance."—Socialist Outlook
"For those trying to navigate the daily onslaught of headlines from the Middle East, Dan Smith's latest book, The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution, will come in handy. Published by the University of California Press, Smith's "atlas" guides readers through the tumultuous region's complex issues and conflicts. The book is broken into sections that cover everything from the Ottoman Empire, to the formation of the state of Israel, through the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, and beyond. It's filled with readable graphs and colorful maps that pinpoint everything from regional ethnic and language groups to military spending and urbanization."—Utne
"Successfully educates the reader about the Middle East region and the conflicts, both historical and modern, that have led to the current situation in this part of the world."—Library Journal
Praise for Dan Smith's other atlases:
"The State of the World Atlas is something else—an occasion of wit and an act of subversion. These are the bad dreams of the modern world, given color and shape and submitted to a grid that can be grasped instantaneously."—New York Times
"A compact, versatile and politically imaginative work of reference."—New Statesman
"The State of the World Atlas is something else—an occasion of wit and an act of subversion. These are the bad dreams of the modern world, given color and shape and submitted to a grid that can be grasped instantaneously."—New York Times
"A compact, versatile and politically imaginative work of reference."—New Statesman
A valuable tool for understanding the Middle East and global politics, this innovative and information-packed volume combines clear, analytical text with full-color maps and graphics to provide a comprehensive and accessible guide to the region today. As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the region, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel this arena of confrontation and instability. With customarily acute analysis, he highlights key issues and maps their global implications to explain why the Middle East has become, and will remain, the focal point for international relations. Smith includes historical maps that show the making of the contemporary region as we recognize it today, as well as an original risk assessment that gauges the future of the Middle East and its implications for the world at large.
The Atlas covers a wide range of topics, including:
* U.S. presence and policies
* Arab-Israeli wars
* Israel and Palestine
* Iran and Iraq
* Military spending
* The Kurds and ethnic conflict
* Libya and the U.S.
* Oil and water
* Islam in the world
The Atlas covers a wide range of topics, including:
* U.S. presence and policies
* Arab-Israeli wars
* Israel and Palestine
* Iran and Iraq
* Military spending
* The Kurds and ethnic conflict
* Libya and the U.S.
* Oil and water
* Islam in the world
Struggle and Survival in the Modern Middle East, Second Edition, edited by Edmund Burke, III and David N. Yaghoubian
Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age, by R. Stephen Humphreys
The Modern Middle East: A Political History since the First World War, by Mehran Kamrava
Tribes and State Formation in the Middle East, by Philip S. Khoury and Joseph Kostiner, editors
The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution, Revised and Updated, by Dan Smith
Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age, by R. Stephen Humphreys
The Modern Middle East: A Political History since the First World War, by Mehran Kamrava
Tribes and State Formation in the Middle East, by Philip S. Khoury and Joseph Kostiner, editors
The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution, Revised and Updated, by Dan Smith