Forthcoming Middle East Studies Books
Global Jihadism
Theory and Practice
Global Jihadism exposes the core doctrine and strategy of today’s global Jihadist movement.
The first half of the book explores the ideas upon which groups...
Will be published July 8th 2008 by Routledge.
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
A People's War
The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is one of the most enduring and complex in the modern world. But, why did the conflict break out?...
Will be published July 26th 2008 by Routledge.
more information about The Israeli-Palestinian ConflictPerspectives on Early Islamic Mysticism
The World of al-Hak'm al-Tirmidh and his Contemporaries
The mystical literature of this period exhibits a richness, diversity and fluidity that has been blurred or ironed out in later Sufi compilations and hagiographies....Will be published September 30th 2008 by Routledge.
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A sociology of characteristics, causes and consequences
Militant Islam provides a sociological framework for understanding the rise and character of recent Islamic militancy. It takes a systematic approach to the phenomenon and...
Will be published October 28th 2008 by Routledge.
more information about Militant IslamThe Politics of Iranian Cinema
Films and Society in the Islamic Republic
Iran has undergone considerable social and political upheaval since the revolution and this has been reflected in its cinema. This book explores the politics of...
Will be published December 31st 2008 by Routledge.
more information about The Politics of Iranian CinemaMawlana Mawdudi and Political Islam
Authority and the Islamic State
Mawlana Mawdudi was one of the most influential and important Islamic thinkers of the 20th century. His brand of political Islam has won widespread acceptance...Will be published December 31st 2008 by Routledge.
more information about Mawlana Mawdudi and Political IslamAn Atlas of Middle Eastern Affairs
Will be published December 31st 2008 by Routledge.
more information about An Atlas of Middle Eastern AffairsMorocco
Challenges to Modernity and Tradition
This book provides an introductory overview of contemporary politics in Morocco and its role in the region, plus coverage of the economy and recent history.
...Will be published December 31st 2008 by Routledge.
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Afghanistan
This volume serves as a comprehensive introduction to Afghanistan, a state which has a troubled past and an equally turbulent present. Bernt Glatzer traces the formation...Will be published January 1st 2009 by Routledge.
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A comprehensive yet concise analysis of political and economic developments in Iran during the twentieth century, with particular emphasis on developments since 1979. Ansari situates...Will be published January 1st 2009 by Routledge.
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This new volume provides a clear and comprehensive analysis of the economic and political developments in contemporary Iraq.
Expert author, Toby Dodge, discusses the state's formation and...
Will be published January 1st 2009 by Routledge.
more information about IraqBritish Irrigation in Mandate Palestine
Will be published January 1st 2009 by Routledge.
more information about British Irrigation in Mandate PalestineThe Middle East Today
Political, Geographical and Cultural Perspectives
This volume highlights the major issues and challenges that define the region today and places them within their historical and geographical context. Al Qaedism, for...
Will be published January 1st 2009 by Routledge.
more information about The Middle East TodayThe Kurds and Iraq
This book focuses on the history, society and political development of Iraqi Kurdistan from the early twentieth century right up to the present time. It includes...Will be published January 1st 2009 by Routledge.
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Past, Present and Future Scenarios
This book evaluates the vision, mission, goals, strategies, policies, trends and approaches of Iranian foreign policy since the revolution through to the present day. It...Will be published January 1st 2009 by Routledge.
more information about Iranian Foreign PolicyLebanon
The Politics of a Penetrated Society
Lebanon gives a concise and lucid account of contemporary Lebanese society. It provides both a developed understanding of the pre-civil war system and an analysis...Will be published January 1st 2009 by Routledge.
more information about LebanonIntroducing Islam
What exactly is ‘Islam’ and what does it mean to be a ‘Muslim’ in the world today? Since the events of 9/11 and 7/7, Islam...
Will be published April 1st 2009 by Routledge.
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