The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa (4th Edition) (Paperback)

~ David Long (Editor), Bernard Reich (Author), Bernard Reich David E. Long (Author) "The Middle East as it enters the twenty-first century is a different place than the one familiar to many students and observers of an earlier..." (more)
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"Comprehensive in scope and clear in style." -- -James Piscartori, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

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As the leading college-level textbook on political systems in the Middle East and North Africa, the fourth edition of The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa is comprehensive in scope and up-to-date in coverage. This edition addresses changes in the Middle East such as weakening public-sector economics in oil-producing states, the communications revolution, and continued rapid population growth. Contributors are highly qualified scholars and professionals writing on each country, all following a common outline, yet focusing on the particulars of the political system under discussion.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press; 4th edition (March 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813338999
• ISBN-13: 978-0813338996
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #849,823 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Afr, November 17, 2003

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This review is from: The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

I am writing in response to the one review by a reader from Staten Island. As I have read the previous editions of this book and several books by these authors I'm a bit upset with the review that is displayed... Especially since it is a review for the WRONG BOOK. Azzie Layachi which the reviewer cites as being "absent minded" IS NOT one of the authors of this book. Please take care to make sure reviews are correct and correspond to the book that is actually in review. Such negligence gives wrongful insight to others looking to purchase this book. Both Reich and Long are well know for their expertise, and their books have long been used in academia. For others to see a one star review due to the carelessness of one reader is unfortunate and unacceptable. (please note the four star review is from reading the previous editions- I have not yet read this one but it was on route to purchasing that I stumbled upon said incorrect review.)

0 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Layachi is at is again!, October 20, 2003

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This review is from: The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is an updated version of a previously released book which I already rated as completely awful. I totaly dislike thsi book for many reasons, I feel Layachi is trying to push an agenda through thsi book. It is dry and boring, It serves no other use that to be used to hold a door in St. John's University Hallway open. Brought to you from the absent minded professor Azzie Layachi, a man that can't teach Poli Sci to say the least, but publishes books that are better used for toliet paper. Like in the previous editions he rambles for chapters about north Africa and how the US is treating it, well Mr. Layachi ask yourself what can I do to improve my books (and teaching) instead of lashing out with your anti-US sentiment. I think we should give up before the next 5th Edition comes into the works? I say get a refrence book on the region it will serve you better.