Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle East by Ta... - 9781032052540

Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle EastDiscontinuity and Turbulence\nAuthor(s): Tareq Y. Ismael, Jacqueline S. Ismael\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032052540, 978-1032052540\nSynopsis\nThis exciting new edition of the successful textbook for students of Middle Eastern politics provides a highly relevant and comprehensive introduction to the complexities of a region in constant flux. Combining a thematic framework for examining patterns of politics with individual chapters dedicated to specific countries, the book places the very latest developments and long-standing issues within an historical context. This third edition extends its analysis to post-2015 developments in the region, as well as expanding the range of pedagogical features on offer.\n\nPresenting information in an accessible and inclusive format, the book offers:\n\nCoverage of the historical influence of colonialism and major wor.