This book explores the social structures, cultural patterns, and dynamic processes of change occurring in the Middle East during the mid-twentieth century. Raphael Patai analyzes traditional and modern influences shaping Middle Eastern societies, addressing issues such as family life, social organization, modernization, and cultural transformation. As an expanded edition of his earlier work, th…
This volume provides a comprehensive political and economic survey of the Middle East, examining the region’s historical background, political developments, economic structures, and social dynamics. Edited by Peter Mansfield, the book offers analytical perspectives on the shifting geopolitical landscape, regional conflicts, modernization issues, and the economic challenges faced by Middle Eas…