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Historical Dictionary of Lebanon

Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East 2. Second Edition

von: Tom Najem, Roy C. Amore
169,99 €
Verlag:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	15.06.2021
ISBN/EAN:	9781538120446
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	434

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Titelbeschreibung

Historical Dictionary of Lebanon, Second Edition covers the long history of Lebanon, from before the Ottoman era through the Ottoman Era, the French Mandate, Independence, the long civil war and the recent protests for democratic reform and the aftermath of the explosion in the port area. It features lengthy entries on major historical/political events as well as the major people, sectarian groups and political parties.

It contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Lebanon.

Titelkurzbeschreibung

Historical Dictionary of Lebanon, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Editor’s Foreword (
Jon Woronoff
)
Preface 
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Reader’s Note 
Map
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix A: List of Presidents
Appendix B: List of Prime Ministers
Appendix C: List of Speakers
Bibliography
About the Authors

Autorenportrait

Tom P. Najem is professor of political science at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, where he served as department head from 2002 to 2012, and as project manager of the Track II Jerusalem Old City Initiative from 2005-2017. He is a specialist in the field of international relations and comparative politics of the developing world. He has published widely on Lebanese politics, Middle East politics, and Track II and conflict resolution. 
Roy C. Amore is professor of political science at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. His teaching and publications focus on the interaction of religion and politics in the Middle East and Asia.