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

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,

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

Art of the Middle East (Eigner Saeb)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive guide to modern and contemporary art of the Middle East and Arab world since 1945. Includes more than 500 colour illustrations, a guide to Arabic script and biographies of the 200-plus featured

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

Mehndi Designs: Traditional Henna Body Art (Noble Marty)(Paperback)

The ancient art of henna body painting widely used in India, Africa, and the Middle East varies from country to country and spans different cultures and religious traditions. Aside from the modern use of henna as a trendy, temporary tattoo, traditional designs have been used to celebrate weddings,

Contemporary Politics in the Middle East (Milton-Edwards Beverley)(Paperback)

The fourth edition of this dynamic and popular text provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary politics in the Middle East. Fully revised and updated throughout, it features a new chapter on the Arab Spring and its aftermath plus a wide range of vibrant case studies, data, questions for

A History of the Modern Middle East (Cleveland William L.)(Paperback)

A History of the Modern Middle East examines the profound and often dramatic transformations of the region in the past two centuries, from the Ottoman and Egyptian reforms, through the challenge of Western imperialism, to the impact of US foreign policies. Built around a framework of political

Microeconomic Theory (Snyder Christopher (Dartmouth College))(Paperback / softback)

Fully adapted for the Europe, Middle East and Africa market, this title delivers a treatment of microeconomics. Aimed directly at upper level undergraduate students and graduate students, it teaches users how to work directly with theoretical tools, real-world applications, and the developments

A History of the Modern Middle East: Rulers, Rebels, and Rogues (Anderson Betty S.)(Paperback)

A History of the Modern Middle East offers a comprehensive assessment of the region, stretching from the fourteenth century and the founding of the Ottoman and Safavid empires through to the present-day protests and upheavals. The textbook focuses on Turkey, Iran, and the Arab countries of the

Genomic Citizenship: The Molecularization of Identity in the Contemporary Middle East (McGonigle Ian)(Paperback)

An anthropological study based on ethnographic work in Israel and Qatar explores the relationship between science, particularly genetics, and national identity. Based on ethnographic work in Israel and Qatar, two small Middle Eastern ethnonations with significant biomedical resources, Genomic

Explore!: Early Islamic Civilisation (Howell Izzi)(Paperback)

Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find out about the birth of Islam, amazing inventions and trade across the empire. Read about weapons and war, the city of Baghdad, the life of a scribe,

Reflections: The American Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art (Maciejunes Nannette V.)(Paperback)

Reflections: The American Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art adds a novel and provocative element to the library of art museum collection catalogs. In the traditional manner, Reflections features selected works--more than 125--from the museum's collection, accompanied by concise essays by

Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives from Africa, the Middle East, and India (Djamba Yanyi K.)(Pevná vazba)

Peacebuilding in Contemporary Africa - In Search of Alternative Strategies(Paperback / softback)

Peacebuilding in Contemporary Africa explores the challenges and opportunities faced by countries and societies transitioning from armed conflicts to peace in contemporary Africa. It evaluates the effectiveness, outcomes and failures of existing peacebuilding initiatives implemented by

A Concise History of the Middle East (Goldschmidt Arthur Jr.)(Paperback)

A Concise History of the Middle East provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this turbulent region. Spanning from pre-Islam to the present day, it explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, modernization efforts in the Middle East, the

Sectarianization - Mapping the New Politics of the Middle East(Paperback / softback)

An anatomy of the increasing sectarianisation of conflicts in the Middle East, by some of the leading scholars writing on the

The Middle East (Lewis Bernard)(Paperback)

A comprehensive history from the world's foremost authority on the Middle East.In a sweeping and vivid survey, renowned historian Bernard Lewis charts the history of the Middle East over the last 2,000 years, from the birth of Christianity through the modern era, focusing on the successive

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

The Middle East (London Martha)(Paperback)

This title introduces readers to the region of the Middle East. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into the Middle East's rich and complex histories, natural environments, economies, governments, and

Operation 'Torch' The Invasion of North Africa - Then and Now (Pallud Jean Paul)(Pevná vazba)

Operation 'Torch', The Invasion of North Africa - Then and

The international politics of the Middle East: Second edition (Hinnebusch Raymond)(Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Middle East international politics in the light of international relations theory. It assesses the impact of international penetration, including the historic formation of the regional state system, the continued role of external great powers, and the

Countering Sectarianism in the Middle East (Martini Jeffrey)(Paperback)

Scholars and policymakers have sought to understand what drives sectarianism in the Middle East and its relationship to multiple conflicts, but far less attention has been focused on the factors that make a community more resilient to sectarianism. This report provides a better understanding of how