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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Dubai & Co Dubai & Co Aamir A Rehman Why Dubai?It's been called the fastest-growing city on earth-a hub for the Gulf region experiencing unprecedented growth in energy, financial services, consumer goods, hospitality, retail, real estat… OL12103809W
Debunking the Myths of Colonization Debunking the Myths of Colonization Samar Attar Debunking the Myths of Colonization examines Salman Rushdie's thesis on the paradoxical nature of colonialism and its horrific impact on the psyche of the colonized. It probes Frantz Fanon's theories… OL15184681W
The Arabs and the Holocaust The Arabs and the Holocaust Gilbert Achcar 525 p. ; 23 cm OL15316127W
Faith misplaced Faith misplaced Ussama Samir Makdisi Explores the change in relations between the United States and the Arab world, rejecting the common argument over civilization clash and claiming the western colonial movement and the creation of Isr… OL15520411W
The new silk road The new silk road Ben Simpfendorfer "The rise of the Arab world and China are part of the same story, once trading partners via the Silk Road. This is a fully revised and updated account of how China is spurring growth in the Arab worl… OL16134239W
Qatar Qatar Allen James Fromherz What role does Qatar play in the Middle East and how does it differ from the other Gulf states? How has the Al-Thani tribe shaped the history of modern Qatar? And how is a traditional tribal society … OL16167868W
America and the Arab States America and the Arab States Robert W. Stookey "Events in the fall of 1973 made the American people suddenly aware of the importance of the Arab World to their well-being. The October War led to a brief but intense crisis with the Soviet Union, h… OL5896585W
The Iron Wall The Iron Wall Avi Shlaim "'Fascinating... Shlaim presents compelling evidence for a revaluation of traditional Israeli history.' --New York Times Book Review. For this newly expanded edition, Avi Shlaim has added four chapte… OL703257W