Inside the Middle East (Routledge Revivals) [Paperback]

First published in 1982, Inside the Middle East is a definitive study of the region. It provides a clear, concise description of the complex social, political and economic life of the Middle East. Beginning with an outline of the birth and growth of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula and the history of Israel and the Jews since 1020 B.C., the book is split in to five geographical and thematic parts. This thorough analysis in particular examines the forces at work within the Arab world, the domestic politics and economy of Israel and the states relationship with the West and the Soviet Bloc, and the relationship between the Arabs and the West since the Ottoman Empire. Dilip Hiro concludes with an overall analysis of the past in social, economic and political terms and considers the various possibilities for the future of the Middle East. Containing an unprecedented wealth of information and insight, this fascinating work presents a comprehensive understanding of the worlds richest and most volatile region. It remains of great relevance to scholars and students of Middle Eastern politics and history.

Abbreviations;  Glossary of Arabic Words;  Glossary of Hebrew Acronyms and Words;  Glossary of Russian Abbreviations and Words;  Preface;  Part I: The Middle East: A Historical Survey  1. Introduction  2. Arab Monarchies  3. Arab Republics and the Palestinians  4. Israel;  Part II: Arab States and the Palestinians: Internal Composition  5. Socio-economic Context: an Outline  6. Conservative Forces  7. Centrist Forces: Secular and Religious  8. Leftist Forces;  Part III: Israel: Domestic Politics and Foreign Relations  9. Israel: Domestic Politics  10. Israel and the West  11. Israel and the Soviet Bloc;  l“!