Middle East Studies: History, Politics & Law
Kurdish Nationalism and Political Islam in Turkey: Kemalist Identity in Transition
1st Edition
By Omer Taspinar
December 13, 2011
This text is an attempt to study Turkey's national and secular identity in light of the challenges posed by Kurdish nationalism and political Islam....
Sharaf Politics: Honor and Peacemaking in Israeli-Palestinian Society
1st Edition
By Sharon D. Lang
June 10, 2010
This book examines the Arabic conflict resolution method known as "sulha." In this process, notable male elders mediate conflicts between and within Arab communities. A lengthy process of political jockeying culminates in a ceremony that peaks when "enemies" shake hands and publicly forgive the ...
Islam, Democracy and the Status of Women: The Case of Kuwait
1st Edition
By Helen M. Rizzo
October 01, 2008
This book examines the relationship between religion, democracy, and women's organizations in Kuwait. More specifically, it looks at whether these organizations are working toward achieving formal political rights for women. Helen Rizzo examines how interpretations of religion affected the goals ...