Man, State and Society in the Contemporary Middle East

an essential reader in Contemporary ME research, Edited by Prof. Jacob M. Landau

This work, published in 1972, is an objective introduction to the social, political, and cultural changes that took place in the Middle East in the years after the Second World War. It includes papers by some of the most distinguished scholars in the field as well as personal accounts by insightful observers living in the area. It includes articles on such topics as Arab socialism and nationalism, religious communities, ethnic minorities, women in Arab society, education, and many more. (from publisher’s website)

see table of content here – page 1, page 2

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