James L. Gelvin richt zich op de moderne geschiedenis van het Midden-Oosten, met bijzondere nadruk op nationalisme en de sociale en culturele aspecten van de regio. Zijn werk duikt in de complexe sociale en culturele processen die het moderne Midden-Oosten hebben gevormd. Gelvins benadering van geschiedenis biedt lezers een diep inzicht in de ontwikkeling van de regio, waarbij de nuances van nationalisme en de impact ervan worden onderzocht. Door zijn schrijven biedt hij een boeiend en geïnformeerd perspectief op belangrijke historische thema's binnen het Midden-Oosten.
The book explores the transformation of the Middle East following significant historical events, such as the USSR's collapse, the American invasion of Iraq, and the Arab uprisings of 2010-11. James L. Gelvin, a distinguished scholar, provides insights into the political, social, and economic changes that have shaped the region, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and dynamics of the new Middle East. This revised edition includes expanded content to reflect the latest developments and analyses.
Now in its fourth edition, this award-winning account of the conflict between
Israel and Palestine offers a compelling, accessible and balanced introduction
for students and general readers, which now features new material on the Oslo
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In the aftermath of the collapse of the USSR, the American invasion of Iraq, and the Arab uprisings of 2010-11, a new Middle East has emerged. The Syrian civil war has displaced half the country's population, and ISIS and other jihadi groups thrive in the political vacuum there and in Iraq, setting a new standard for political violence. Meanwhile, regimes in Egypt and Bahrain have become even more repressive after the uprisings there, and Libya and Yemen have virtually ceased to exist as states. The hallmarks of this new Middle East are rebellion and repression, proxy wars, sectarian strife, the rise of the Islamic State, and intraregional polarization. International and regional actors stoke the flames, with the United States and Russia seeking to reposition themselves in the region and Saudi Arabia and Iran vying for supremacy. In the long term, perils including climate change, food and water insecurity, and population growth, along with bad governance and stagnant economies, will determine the destiny of the region. In The New Middle East: What Everyone Needs to Know(R), renowned Middle East scholar James L. Gelvin explains all these developments and more in a concise question-and-answer format. Outlining the social, political, and economic contours of the New Middle East, he illuminates the current crisis in the region and explores how the region will continue to change in the decades to come.
Extensively revised and updated in the wake of the Arab uprisings, the changes
that they fostered, and the fault lines that they exposed, the fourth edition
of The Modern Middle East: A History explores how the forces associated with
global modernity have shaped the social, economic, cultural,... číst celé
James L. Gelvin's new account of the century-old conflict between Israelis and Palestinians presents a compelling, accessible and up-to-the-moment introduction for students and general readers. Placing events in the disputed area within the framework of global history, the book skillfully interweaves biographical sketches, eyewitness accounts, poetry, fiction and official documentation into its narrative, including photographs, maps and an abundance of supplementary material as well. Beginning in the mid-nineteenth century in Palestine, it traces the evolution and interactions of the two communities from their first encounters up to the present conflict.
