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Arab Women Writers by Ferial Ghazoul (Editor); Hasna Reda-Mekdashi (Editor); Radwa Ashour (Editor)Arab women's writing in the modern age began with 'A'isha al-Taymuriya, Warda al-Yaziji, Zaynab Fawwaz, and other nineteenth-century pioneers in Egypt and the Levant. This unique study-first published in Arabic in 2004-looks at the work of those pioneers and then traces the development of Arab women's literature through the end of the twentieth century, and also includes a meticulously researched, comprehensive bibliography of writing by Arab women. In the first section, in nine essays that cover the Arab Middle East from Morocco to Iraq and Syria to Yemen, critics and writers from the Arab world examine the origin and evolution of women's writing in each country in the region, addressing fiction, poetry, drama, and autobiographical writing. The second part of the volume contains bibliographical entries for over 1,200 Arab women writers from the last third of the nineteenth century through 1999. Each entry contains a short biography and a bibliography of each author's published works. This section also includes Arab women's writing in French and English, as well as a bibliography of works translated into English. With its broad scope and extensive research, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Arabic literature, women's studies, or comparative literature. Contributors: Emad Abu Ghazi, Radwa Ashour, Mohammed Berrada, Ferial J. Ghazoul, Subhi Hadidi, Haydar Ibrahim, Yumna al-'Id, Su'ad al-Mani', Iman al-Qadi, Amina Rachid, Huda al-Sadda, Hatim al-Sakr.
A Concise History of the Middle East by Arthur Goldschmidt Jr.; Ibrahim Al-MarashiA 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 struggle of various peoples for political independence, the Arab-Israel conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the Middle East post-9/11 and post-Arab uprisings. The twelfth edition has been fully revised to reflect the most recent events in, and concerns of, the region, including the presence of ISIS and other non-state actors, the civil wars in Syria and Yemen, and the refugee crisis. New parts and part timelines will help students grasp and contextualize the long and complicated history of the region. With updated biographical sketches and glossary, and a new concluding chapter, this book remains the quintessential text for students of Middle East history.
Historical Dictionary of Egypt by Arthur GoldschmidtGoldschmidt's style is readable and clear....this is a well-done reference work, invaluable for understanding current events. --G. Walsh, CHOICE The authors combine an ability to write simply and clearly with an encyclopedic knowledge of modern Egyptian history. The Dictionary ought to become a standard handy reference for readers ranging from high school students to Egyptian specialists. --Donald Malcolm Reid, MESA BULLETIN ...clearly written entries...it is a strong basic reference source. --ARBA
Call Number: DT75 .G65 1994
ISBN: 0810829495
Publication Date: 1994-11-01
Understanding the Contemporary Middle East by Deborah J. Gerner (Editor); Jillian Schwedler (Editor)This study treats the crucial issues facing this complex region at the beginning of the 21st century. Designed as a core text for Introduction to the Middle East and Middle East Politics courses, it can also be used effectively as a supplemental reader in a wide variety of discipline-oriented curriculums. The geographical domain of the volume is the Arab world (including North Africa), Iran, Israel and Turkey. politics and economics, but also geography, international relations, the roles of religion, class and ethnicity, the status of women, changing demographics and literature. Each topic is covered with reference to the latest available scholarship. there is an additional chapter on the political economy of oil. Maps, photographs and a table of basic political data enhance the text.
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