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M A J O R N A T I O N S O F T H E
MODERN MIDDLE EAST
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FOR DECADES THE COUNTRIES OF THE GREATER MIDDLE
EAST REGION HAVE PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN WORLD
AFFAIRS DUE TO THEIR STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE.
This new series provides detailed information about a number of the largest or most important countries in this region.
Each book focuses on a particular country, providing an in-depth examination of the geography, history, society, and
demographics, as well as thorough reporting on and analysis of the current political situation. The books range in length
from 112 to 144 pages, and include 40 to 50 color photographs, maps, and graphics that will help student readers put
events into historical and present day perspective. Timelines, glossaries, print and Web sources for further information,
text-dependent questions, project and report ideas, and a useful index are included with each title.
Set ISBN
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978-1-4222-3438-9
Hardcover Set Price
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$454.35
$337.35 (S&L)
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34.95
25.95 (S&L)
Multi-User eBook List Price
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43.93
32.95 (S&L)
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112-144 pages
Full color • Library bound
Grade Level: 7-12
Afghanistan ...........................................-3439-6 -8432-2
Egypt ..................................-3440-2 -8433-9
Iran ......................................................-3441-9 -8434-6
Iraq ......................................................-3442-6 -8435-3
Israel ....................................................-3443-3 -8436-0
Jordan ..................................................-3444-0 -8437-7
The Kurds ..............................................-3454-9 -8447-6
Lebanon ...............................................-3446-4 -8439-1
Pakistan ................................................-3445-7 -8438-4
The Palestinians.....................................-3448-8 -8441-4
Saudi Arabia .........................................-3450-1 -8443-8
Syria ....................................................-3451-8 -8444-5
Turkey ..................................................-3452-5 -8445-2
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E D I T O R I A L K E Y I C ON S
In response to the principles of the Common Core, our editorial team
has devised key icons placed within our books, providing the reader
with further reading comprehension and learning opportunities.
Introduction by
Camille Pecastaing, Ph.D.,
Director of the
Middle East Studies program at the John Hopkins School of
Advanced International Studies.
The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI
) served as
Editorial Consultants
for this series.
FPRI is one of the
nation’s oldest “think tanks.”
Series Consultants:
Carla Miller Noziglia, Senior Forensic
Advisor, U.S. Department of Justice
Dr. Jay A. Siegel, Director of the Forensic & Investigative
Sciences Program, Indiana University-Purdue University
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Books are objective and well written and cover
standard geographic topics such as history, land,
peoples, religions, political organizations, economic
structures, foods, & celebrations. Each has several
maps, which is a plus, and the large photos are
attractive.
— School Library Journal