Understanding and Teaching the Modern Middle East Shakry Hardback 9780299327606

Name: Understanding and Teaching the Modern Middle East Shakry Hardback 9780299327606
Brand: University of Wisconsin Press

University of Wisconsin Press

Understanding and Teaching the Modern Middle EastAuthor(s): Omnia El Shakry\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: University of Wisconsin Press, United States\nImprint: University of Wisconsin Press\nISBN-13: 9780299327606, 978-0299327606\nSynopsis\nMany students learn about the Middle East through a sprinkling of information and generalizations deriving largely from media treatments of current events. This scattershot approach can propagate bias and misconceptions that inhibit students' abilities to examine this vitally important part of the world. Understanding and Teaching the Modern Middle East moves away from the Orientalist frameworks that have dominated the West's understanding of the region, offering a range of fresh interpretations and approaches for teachers. The volume brings together experts on the rich intellectual, cultural, social, and political history of the Middle East, providing necessary historical context to familiarize teachers with the latest scholarship. Each chapter .