Bøger af Beverley Milton-Edwards

Declared a terrorist menace yet elected to government in a free election Hamas now stands as the most important Sunni Islamist group in the Middle East. But how did Hamas grow to be so powerful? Who supports it and what is its future? This illuminating study of Hamas provides insightful answers to these pressing questions.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary politics in the Middle East. Employing a thematic structure and including a range of case studies, data, visuals and further reading guidance, this book explores and analyses the major issues which define the politics of this region of the globe.

The dreadful events of 11 September have brought Islam to the forefront of world politics. This authoritative new book provides the analysis for a far--reaching introduction to Islamic politics for those coming to the subject for the first time.

This book examines dimensions of Islam and violence within wider debates about politics, history, faith, power and struggle both within Muslims' realms and outside. It explores the motif of violence in its myriad aspects including debates about sacrifice, private and public violence, responses and reactions, as well as suicide and martyrdom.

Includes developments in Jordan and the Middle East. This book discusses the reign of King Abdullah II, the involvement of the US in the Iraq war and the effect on this on Jordan's alignment with the West; and the country's economic growth, with an emphasis on economic liberalisation, privatisation, and promotion of tourism.

This book examines dimensions of Islam and violence within wider debates about politics, history, faith, power and struggle both within Muslims' realms and outside. It explores the motif of violence in its myriad aspects including debates about sacrifice, private and public violence, responses and reactions, as well as suicide and martyrdom.