A Critical Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa (Beinin Joel)(Paperback)

A Critical Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa (Beinin Joel)(Paperback)

This book offers the first critical engagement with the political economy of the Middle East and North Africa. Challenging conventional wisdom on the origins and contemporary dynamics of capitalism in the region, these cutting-edge essays demonstrate how critical political economy can illuminate

Political Economies of the Middle East and North Africa (Springborg Robert)(Paperback)

Despite its oil wealth, the Middle East and North Africa is economically stagnating. Growth rates are comparatively unfavorable and insufficient to substantially improve citizens' lives. Whether this economic inertia can be overcome or will continue into the indefinite future is a vital question

Reflections: Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa (Porter Venetia)(Paperback)

Reflections: Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa brings together an extraordinary collection of work from the British Museum for the first time. The contemporary art of the Middle East and North Africa is rich and vibrant. Whether living in their countries of birth or in diaspora,

Winds of Change: The Challenge of Modernity in the Middle East and North Africa (Sabet Behrooz)(Paperback)

Recent developments in the Middle East and North Africa have radically destabilised the region, which is beset with rising religious and political tensions, sectarian conflict and terrorism. Though in crisis and suffering from a paralysis of will, the region is also vastly rich in culture, and

Convergence: Five Critical Steps Toward Integrating Lagging and Leading Areas in the Middle East and North Africa (World Bank Group)(Paperback)

Policy makers across the Middle East and North Africa have for many years articulated plans to integrate their people spatially and economically. Wishing to bring communities together and narrow economic gaps, governments have made large capital investments in transport corridors and 'new cities.'

A Political Economy of the Middle East (Cammett Melani)(Paperback)

A Political Economy of the Middle East is the most comprehensive analysis of developments in the political economy of the region over the past several decades, examining the interaction of economic development processes, state systems and policies, and social actors in the Middle East.The fourth

Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide (Jiguet Frdric)(Paperback)

The first comprehensive field guide to every bird species in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe--this includes winter visitors and common

Economics of the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), the (Second Edition) (Pelzman Joseph)(Pevná vazba)

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a large, complex, and diverse region, which faces a wide range of economic issues. The MENA group includes Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia,

Money, Markets, and Monarchies (Hanieh Adam)(Paperback)

Bridging debates across political economy, critical geography, and Middle East studies, this original perspective on the Gulf monarchies and their pivotal role in the Middle East will provide essential insights to anyone interested in understanding the contemporary

The Art of Minorities: Cultural Representation in Museums of the Middle East and North Africa (Rey Virginie)(Pevná vazba)

How are issues related to identity representation negotiated in Middle Eastern and North African museums? Can museums provide a suitable canvas for minorities to express their voice? Can narratives change and stereotypes be broken and, if so, what kind of identities are being deployed? Against the

North Africa and the Middle East (Harwood Tony)(Paperback)

Includes advice on tools, building materials, paints & tips for building your own collection of wargame terrain.The Middle East and North Africa have been the backdrop for many conflicts through the centuries, making them a popular setting for miniature wargames. Whether you are fielding your

Applied Linguistics in the Middle East and North Africa - Current practices and future directions(Pevná vazba)

Labels - A Mediterranean Journal (Waugh Evelyn)(Paperback / softback)

From Europe to the Middle East and North Africa, from Egyptian porters and Italian priests to Maltese sailors and Moroccan merchants - Waugh describes the local colour as he cruises around the Mediterranean as an Englishman

Kemalist Turkey and the Middle East: International Relations in the Interwar Period (Bein Amit)(Pevná vazba)

To better understand the lasting legacy of international relations in the post-Ottoman Middle East, we must first re-examine Turkey's engagement with the region during the interwar period. Long assumed to be a period of deliberate disengagement and ruptured ties between Turkey and its neighbours,

When 'Adjusted' People Rebel: Volume 29: Economic Liberalization and Social Revolts in Africa and the Middle East (1980s to the Present Day) (Dakhli Leyla)(Paperback)

This volume examines social movements and unrest in the Middle East and Africa in the context of the implementation of neoliberal economic policies. It investigates the ways in which the upheavals brought about by this new liberalization were actually experienced by people in their daily lives and

After the Arab Uprisings: Progress and Stagnation in the Middle East and North Africa (Mako Shamiran)(Paperback)

Why were some, but not all the Arab mass social protests of 2011 accompanied by relatively quick and nonviolent outcomes in the direction of regime change, democracy, and social transformation? Why was a democratic transition limited to Tunisia, and why did region-wide democratization not occur?

Power, Media, Culture: A Critical View from the Political Economy of Communication (Albornoz Luis)(Pevná vazba)

This book updates and revalidates critical political economy of communication approaches. It is destined to become a work of reference for those interested in delving into debates arising from the performance of traditional and new media, cultural and communication policy-making or sociocultural

Environmental Politics in the Middle East - Local Struggles, Global Connections(Paperback / softback)

Offers a critical and realistic reassessment of the threats posed to the environment in the Middle East, and what can be done about

Constructions of Masculinity in the Middle East and North Africa: Literature, Film, and National Discourse (Kahf Mohja)(Pevná vazba)

A multi-disciplinary exploration of how masculinity in the MENA region is constructed in film, literature, and nationalist discourse Constructions of masculinity are constantly evolving and being resisted in the Middle East and North Africa. There is no 'before' that was a stable gendered

Local Politics in Jordan and Morocco: Strategies of Centralization and Decentralization (Clark Janine A.)(Pevná vazba)

In recent years, authoritarian states in the Middle East and North Africa have faced increasing international pressure to decentralize political power. Decentralization is presented as a panacea that will foster good governance and civil society, helping citizens procure basic services and fight

Abortion Pills, Test Tube Babies, and Sex Toys: Emerging Sexual and Reproductive Technologies in the Middle East and North Africa (Wynn L. L.)(Paperback)

From Viagra to in vitro fertilization, new technologies are rapidly changing the global face of reproductive health. They are far from neutral: religious, cultural, social, and legal contexts condition their global transfer. The way a society interprets and adopts (or rejects) a new technology

Suez Crisis 1956: End of Empire and the Reshaping of the Middle East (Charlwood David)(Paperback)

A compelling short history of political events that led to the crisis and the military campaign itself from the perspectives of London, Washington and

Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age (Humphreys R. Stephen)(Paperback)

Middle Easterners today struggle to find solutions to crises of economic stagnation, political gridlock, and cultural identity. In recent decades Islam has become central to this struggle, and almost every issue involves fierce, sometimes violent debates over the role of religion in public life. In

500 Curries: Discover a World of Spice in Dishes from India, Thailand and South-East Asia, as Well as Africa, the Middle East and t (Baljekar Mridula)(Paperback)

A wonderful collection of 500 of the world's best spicy curry dishes and