Minorities in the Middle East: A History of Struggle and Self-Expression, 2d ed. - Softcover

Críticas

• “impressive fund of information”—Choice
• “informative...the strength of the book lies in the breadth of its coverage...useful”—Library Journal
• “one of the only volumes to consider a variety of groups, their relationships with each other, and their collective role in the region and beyond...an invaluable and timely resource”—Against the Grain
• “a significant book...it is helpful, informative and balanced...helpful, timely and accessible book”—Catholic Library World
• “invaluable”—Claremont Review of Books

Reseña del editor

The struggle for independence by minorities in the Middle East (those people who are non-Arab or non-Muslim) is affecting the political climate around the world. War and terrorism are threatening the safety of many minority communities and repression of minorities still remains standard state policy in some countries. This updated and revised edition of the 1991 original provides a wealth of historical and political detail for all the indigenous peoples of the Middle East. Pressed to persist in a threatening environment, these minorities (Kurds, Berbers, Baluchi, Druzes, 'Alawites, Armenians, Assyrians, Maronites, Sudanese Christians, Jews, Egyptian Copts, and others) share similar experiences and have been known to cooperate for shared goals. Important events and new trends regarding the welfare of these groups are covered, and numerous oral histories add to the new edition. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.