Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa b... - 9781138354319

Taylor & Francis

Government and Politics of the Middle East and North AfricaDevelopment, Democracy, and Dictatorship\nAuthor(s): Sean Yom\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138354319, 978-1138354319\nSynopsis\nThe latest edition of this renowned textbook explores the states and regimes of the Middle East and North Africa. Presenting heavily revised, fully updated chapters contributed by the worlds leading experts, it analyzes the historical trajectory, political institutions, economic development, and foreign policies of the regions nearly two dozen countries. The volume can be used in conjunction with its sister volume, The Societies of the Middle East and North Africa, for a comprehensive overview of the region.\n\nChapters are organized and structured identically, giving insightful windows into the nuances of each countrys domestic politics and foreign relations. Data tables and extensive annotated bibliographies orient readers .