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100 Myths About the Middle East
Fred Halliday
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Description for 100 Myths About the Middle East
Paperback. In this book Halliday debunks one hundred of the most commonly misconstrued 'facts' concerning the Middle East - in the political, cultural, social and historical spheres. Num Pages: 269 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 326.
In this much-needed and enlightening book Halliday debunks one hundred of the most commonly misconstrued 'facts' concerning the Middle East - in the political, cultural, social and historical spheres. He gets to the heart of each matter in a straightforward and simple manner that illuminates the issues without compromising their underlying complexities. The Israel-Palestine crisis, the Iran-Iraq war, the US-led Gulf invasions, the Afghan-Soviet conflict and other significant milestones in modern Middle East history come under scrutiny here, with conclusions that will surprise and enlighten many for going so seemingly and persuasively against the grain of commonly held (mis)perceptions.
In this much-needed and enlightening book Halliday debunks one hundred of the most commonly misconstrued 'facts' concerning the Middle East - in the political, cultural, social and historical spheres. He gets to the heart of each matter in a straightforward and simple manner that illuminates the issues without compromising their underlying complexities. The Israel-Palestine crisis, the Iran-Iraq war, the US-led Gulf invasions, the Afghan-Soviet conflict and other significant milestones in modern Middle East history come under scrutiny here, with conclusions that will surprise and enlighten many for going so seemingly and persuasively against the grain of commonly held (mis)perceptions.
Product Details
Publisher
Saqi Books
Number of pages
269
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
326g
Number of Pages
269
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863565298
SKU
V9780863565298
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Ref
99-1
About Fred Halliday
Fred Halliday is professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and author of numerous books, including The World at 2000, World Politics and Two Hours that Shook the World. A leading authority on superpower relations, development issues, the Middle East and IR theory he is a prolific lecturer and broadcaster.
Reviews for 100 Myths About the Middle East
'A pithy and popularised rejection of much of the received wisdom about the Middle East ...' Asian Affairs 'Fred Halliday's brilliant Two Hours that Shook the World was one of the most welcome books published in the aftermath of 9/11. In his new book he debunks 100 of the most pernicious 'facts' about the Middle East in his characteristically quiet, ... Read more