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The Tragedy of the Middle East,Used
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The Middle East has changed clearly, substantially, and dramatically during the last decade. Yet scholarly and public understanding lags far behind recent events. Barry Rubin's historical and political summation of the region shows how events and ideas have both shaped and altered its character. Three interlinked themes are crucial to the book. First, a reinterpretation of the era of recent upheaval the Middle East has just passed through, which the author calls the Era of Radical Expectations. During that period, many Arabs believed that some leader, country, or radical movement would unite the region, solving all its problems. Second, an evaluation of how the historical experience of the period between the 1940s and the 1990s undermined the old system, making change necessary. Third, an analysis of the region today that explains future developments, in what the author terms the Era of Reluctant Pragmatism, as the Middle Eastern societies determine their relationships to the West. Barry Rubin is Director of the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center of the Interdisciplinary Center in Herziliya, Israel, and editor of the Middle East Review of International Affairs. He is the author of 16 books on the Middle East and has edited another 17 that include the widely reviewed and acclaimed The Transformation of Palestinian Politics (Harvard, 1999) and The IsraelArab Reader (Penguin/Putnam, 2002)
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Tragedy of the Middle East'? A: The book primarily explores three interlinked themes: the reinterpretation of the recent upheaval in the Middle East, the historical experiences that undermined the old system, and an analysis of current relationships between Middle Eastern societies and the West.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Tragedy of the Middle East' is Barry Rubin, who is the Director of the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center in Israel and has written extensively on Middle Eastern politics.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Tragedy of the Middle East' have? A: The book contains a total of 296 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Tragedy of the Middle East' published? A: The book was published on October 11, 2004.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: The book is being offered in its first edition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Tragedy of the Middle East' provides a comprehensive analysis of historical and political developments in the region, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: Does the book include insights on recent Middle Eastern events? A: Yes, the book offers a historical and political summation of the region, addressing how recent events have shaped its character.
- Q: What are the qualifications of the author, Barry Rubin? A: Barry Rubin is a well-respected expert on Middle Eastern politics, having authored 16 books and edited another 17, including acclaimed works on Palestinian politics and Israel-Arab relations.