{"title":"Series: The Contemporary Middle East","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Contemporary Middle East\u003c\/em\u003e series offers a rich exploration of the region’s diverse cultures, histories, and modern challenges. Readers can expect insightful perspectives that illuminate the complex political, social, and economic landscapes shaping today’s Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom thoughtful analyses in philosophy and finance to engaging narratives in history and travel, this collection brings together varied voices that deepen understanding and provoke reflection on a region at the crossroads of tradition and change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"israel-by-ilan-pappe-9781138887183","title":"Israel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsrael\u003c\/em\u003e is not the only ‘new’ state around, but it is one of the few states whose legitimacy is still questioned. Its future affects the future of the Middle East as a whole and probably the stability of the international system. The reasons for this unique reality lie in its past and the particular historical circumstances of its birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book seeks to update analysis of the political history, contemporary politics, economics, and foreign policy of this unique state. The first part of the book provides a general history of Israel since its inception until 2000. This general history evolves around the political development of the state, beginning with its origins in the early Zionist history (1882–1948) and ending with the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part focuses on three contemporary aspects of present-day Israel: its political economy, its culture, and its international relations. An epilogue describes Israel’s complex international image today and its impact on the state and its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a solid infrastructure from which readers can form their own opinions, this book offers a fresh perspective on developments both on the ground and in recent scholarship. It is essential reading for students, journalists, and policy makers with an interest in Middle Eastern History, Jewish Studies, and Israel Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606311911660,"sku":"9781138887183","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a5fea5e2ae31d4980333b85a76715f96.jpg?v=1778192756"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-the-contemporary-middle-east.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}