The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict, 4th Edition (Paperback)

~ Ph.D., Mitchell G. Bard (Author)
Key Phrases: partition vote, partition resolution, United States, Middle East, West Bank (more...)

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Product Description

Fully updated fourth edition.

The Middle East is perhaps the most tumultuous area on earth, with ancient battles still being fought. This updated guide offers an intense look— through the lens of present-day knowledge—at current events and the everchanging political and social landscape, as well as the region’s history. And it addresses:

•The re-arming of Hezbollah
•Iran’s increased threat of acquiring nuclear weapons
•The odds of Palestinian unity in peace talks
•The evacuation from Gaza

About the Author

Mitchell G. Bard, Ph.D., an expert on U.S.-Middle East policy, has written 14 books. Dr. Bard has been featured on the BBC, Fox News, MSNBC, and radio. His work has been published in academic journals, magazines, and newspapers. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from UCLA and a Master’s degree in public policy from Berkeley.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 4 edition (September 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592577911
• ISBN-13: 978-1592577910
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #215,321 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Informative and Accurate, March 22, 2009

By	Chan Wai Man "Raymond Chan" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Perfect for the subject. Well structured, accurate and informative. The only flaw I can see is that there seems not enough maps for better understanding on the area concerned.

6 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Super-biased Pro-Israel rubbish, October 13, 2008

By	C. Larson - See all my reviews

Bard must have gotten a great laugh when he swindled the contract for this book from the "For Dummies" people. It's absolute garbage, refuting what every other Middl East expert has to say. Buy it for AIPAC's opinion, but not for the truth.