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A great on the Middle East relationships as whole. A lot of history is missing, but the book touches upon the major events.
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American Orientalism: The United States and the Middle East since 1945
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Douglas Little exposes the persistence of "orientalist" stereotypes in American popular culture and examines United States policy toward the Middle East from many angles. Chapters focus on America's increasing dependence on petroleum; U.S.-Israeli relations; the rise of revolutionary nationalist movements in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and Libya; the futility of U.S. military and covert intervention; and the unsuccessful attempt to broker a "peace-for-land" settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians. A new epilogue addresses the recent U.S. war in Iraq. Little offers valuable historical context for anyone seeking a better understanding of the complicated relationship between the U.S. and the Middle East.
424 pages, Paperback
First published November 11,2002
This edition
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424 pages, Paperback
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February 28, 2004 by The University of North Carolina Press
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9780807855393
- ASIN
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0807855391
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English
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Relatively well-written history of American engagement in the Middle East since 1945. Most of the material is familiar and readily available elsewhere, but this book is a good introduction for someone unfamiliar with the topic.
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americans are gold diggin hoes
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I thought this history was very confusing. I'm not against detail, but it was difficult to follow his chronology.
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Good history. A little too congested.
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The author looks at the current events happening in the Middle East from multiple perspectives. This book was written by a college professor and is well annotated.
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A good overview of American foreign policy in the Middle East. It can appear a bit disorganized, but each chapter follows a theme and can stand on its own.
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A balanced account with a thematic rather than a chronological approach. I learned a lot in reading it.
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