Now this seminal book is available in an expanded second edition. Noted Islamic scholar Malise Ruthven brings the story up to date from the mid-1980s, including such events as the Gulf War; civil unrest in Algeria; the change of leadership in Syria, Morocco, and Jordan; and the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001.
The terrorist attacks in the United States, ongoing crisis in Iraq, and renewed violence between Israelis and Palestinians all underscore the need for a balanced and well-informed understanding of the Arab world, and make this insightful history of the Arab peoples more important than ever.
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Now this seminal book is available in an expanded second edition. Noted Islamic scholar Malise Ruthven brings the story up to date from the mid-1980s, including such events as the Gulf War; civil unrest in Algeria; the change of leadership in Syria, Morocco, and Jordan; and the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001.
The terrorist attacks in the United States, ongoing crisis in Iraq, and renewed violence between Israelis and Palestinians all underscore the need for a balanced and well-informed understanding of the Arab world, and make this insightful history of the Arab peoples more important than ever.
Imprint | The Belknap Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 1991 |
Authors | Albert Hourani |
Afterword by | Malise Ruthven |
Dimensions | 235 x 156 x 40mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 624 |
Edition | 2nd New edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-05819-4 |
Barcode | 9780674058194 |
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LSN | 0-674-05819-4 |