The Middle East

Aanvullende informatie

Staat	Zeer goed
Titel	The Middle East; sociology of developing societies
Schrijver(s)	Talal Asad (ed.), Roger Owen (ed.)
Uitgeverij	Monthly Review Press New York
Publicatiedatum	1983
Aantal bladzijden	264
Genre	Geschiedenis, Midden-Oosten, Sociologie, Engels
EAN	0853456372

Table of Contents (Summary)

Introduction – An overview of the sociological approach to the Middle East by Talal Asad and Roger Owen.
Thematic Sections:
Historical Development – Socio-economic history and state formation.
State and Class – The relationship between state formation, power, and social classes in the region.
Religion and Culture – Analysis of the role of Islam and cultural identity within societal structures.
Agrarian Relations and Industrialization – The transition from agriculture to industry and its impact on the population.
Women and Society – The position and role of women within the socio-political context of the Middle East.