The Modern Middle East: A Social and Cultural History

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Author: Ilan Pappé
Brand: Routledge
Edition: 3
Binding: Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Number of Pages: 400
Release Date: 24-12-2013

Product Description:
This highly influential and ground-breaking book is the first introductory textbook on the Modern Middle East that emphasizes urban, rural, cultural, and gender histories, in contrast to traditional political and economic histories. Ilan Pappé challenges conventional modernizing approaches, focusing more on the ideological question of whom we investigate in the past, rather than how we investigate it.

Starting with the aftermath of the First World War and the Ottoman heritage, Pappé takes the reader through to the present day, considering the political discourse of Islam. The book offers full geographical coverage of the region, and its comprehensive approach includes insights from new historiographical trends, critiques of state- and nation-centered historiographies, and comparative perspectives that connect the Middle East with the larger world.

Key features of this third edition:

• A clear introduction outlining the methodology used.

• A thematic approach with case studies, debates, maps, and photos.

• Up-to-date coverage of the Arab Spring, economic history, gender history, and religion from a broad perspective.

• An extensive bibliography and a glossarial index.

The Modern Middle East is an accessible, original text that continues to spark lively debate and discussion on the region’s history, offering fresh insights into its political, social, and cultural transformations.

EAN: 9780415829519
Part Number: Illustrated
Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
Languages: English

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