{"product_id":"the-middle-east-for-dummies-isbn-9780764554834","title":"The Middle East For Dummies","description":"Demystifies the area's culture, politics, and religions\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Explore Middle Eastern history from ancient to modern times\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Looking to better understand the Middle East? This plain-English guide explains the importance of the region, especially in light of recent events. You'll meet its people and their leaders, discover the differences and similarities between Arab and Western mindsets, and examine the wars and conflicts - including the Israeli-Palestinian turmoil - that led up to the current political situation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Dummies Way\u003cbr\u003e * Explanations in plain English\u003cbr\u003e * \"Get in, get out\" information\u003cbr\u003e * Icons and other navigational aids\u003cbr\u003e * Tear-out cheat sheet\u003cbr\u003e * Top ten lists\u003cbr\u003e * A dash of humor and fun  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Acquainted with the Middle East.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Middle East’s Relevance in the 21st Century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Charting a Map.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Middle Eastern Hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The History of the Middle East.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Ancient Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Medieval Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Modern Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Politics, Islam, and Oil: Three Reasons Not to Ignore the Middle East.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Leadership: Kings, Presidents, and Dictators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Islamic Militancy in a Nutshell.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Islam and the West.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: It’s All About the Oil: Economics in the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Regions in Turmoil.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Powder Keg: Israel and Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Iraq.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Regions in Repair.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: The Arabian Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Non-Arab Muslim States.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Cultural Contributions of the Middle East.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: A Mosaic of Religions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Religions on the Edge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: The Family: The Hub of Middle Eastern Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Language and Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Arts and Sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Key Ethnic Groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Key Militant Groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten Key Challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Craig S. Davis received a dual PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and Religious Studies from Indiana University. His teaching competencies include Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies.   Demystifies the area’s culture, politics, and religions  \u003cp\u003eExplore Middle Eastern history from ancient to modern times\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking to better understand the Middle East? This plain-English guide explains the importance of the region, especially in light of recent events. 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