Book Series in Middle East Studies

RoutledgeCurzon/SOAS series on Politics and Culture in the Middle East

New & Published Titles:

Approaches to the Qur'an

Edited by G. R. Hawting

In recent years, the study of the Qur'an and its interpretation has expanded to incorporate insights gained from historical, biblical, literary and critical studies. A…

read more

1993 | Hardback: 978-0-415-05755-4 (Routledge)

more information about Approaches to the Qur'an

Japan and the Contemporary Middle East

Edited by J. A. Allan, Kaoru Sugihara

Japan is an economic power of global significance; it is also the world's largest single national importer of oil. These two facts alone are sufficient…

read more

1993 | Hardback: 978-0-415-07521-3 (Routledge)

more information about Japan and the Contemporary Middle East

The Kurds

A Contemporary Overview

Edited by Philip G. Kreyenbroek, Stefan Sperl

The position of the 19 million Kurds is an extremely complex one. Their territory is divided between 5 sovereign states, none of which have a…

read more

1991 | Hardback: 978-0-415-07265-6 (Routledge)

more information about The Kurds

Sudan After Nimeiri

Edited by Peter Woodward

At the end of 1984, Sudan shot into the headlines as a result of famines, floods, locusts, political instability and civil war. In describing the…

read more

1991 | Hardback: 978-0-415-00480-0 (Routledge)

more information about Sudan After Nimeiri

Politics and Economy in Jordan

Edited by Rodney Wilson

Jordan occupies centre stage in both Middle Eastern and Arabic politics, yet the kingdom itself is comparatively under-researched. This volume contains contributions from some of…

read more

1991 | Hardback: 978-0-415-05304-4 (Routledge)

more information about Politics and Economy in Jordan

Egypt Under Mubarak

Edited by Roger Owen, Charles Tripp

Egypt is one of the major powers in the Middle East. The vigour of its cultural life and the extent of its influence make it…

read more

1989 | Hardback: 978-0-415-03887-4 (Routledge)

more information about Egypt Under Mubarak