Overview
This volume introduces a broad spectrum of viewpoints on the Middle East. Essay topics include conflict created by pursuit of oil and natural gas resources, the role of Israel, the roots of terrorist violence, whether a U.S. permanent base in Iraq will make things worse, and the role of democracy. Leading liberal, conservative, and centrist opinions are represented. Multiple viewpoints of issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. By evaluating contrasting viewpoints on topics, readers can attain a complete and balanced knowledge of the issues. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in eye-catching boxed insets, and an extensive bibliography is included
- | Author: Debra A. Miller
- | Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
- | Publication Date: Dec 01, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 224 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 0737739614
- | ISBN-13: 9780737739619
