The Middle East and North Africa

A Political Geography

By: Alasdair Drysdale, Gerald H. Blake

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Paperback | 10 October 1985

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Many of the political problems of the Middle East and North Africa have geographic roots, but material and ideas on spatial relationships in the region have, until now, remained scattered and piecemeal. In this original work, Drysdale and Blake examine the ways in which the geography and politics of the region are intertwined, and focus on the evolution and deficiencies of the contemporary political map. Organized around the themes of partition and integration, the discussion covers such timely issues as the Arab-Israeli conflict, Arab unity, the civil war in Lebanon, regional petroleum development, strategic straits, and the Iran-Iraq war. Throughout, this unique book is richly illustrated with specially drawn maps and diagrams.

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"Good book...Clearly written."--Renee Taft, Augsburg College "Offers a special perspective on Middle Eastern politics. For students, the geographical framework of the book provides some organization to the complex and often intimidating subject."--Deborah Karasov, Macalester College "An important addition to the general surveys of the Middle East and North Africa....The first comprehensive political-geographical analysis of the region as a whole. Its unique perspective and the impressive knowledge that the authors bring into focus should yield significant insights for even the most seasoned specialist....Succeeds admirably in enriching understanding of political phenomena in the region....Well-written and consistently interesting....Would constitute an excellent text...for numerous different courses on the region."--Middle East Studies Association Bulletin "The strength of this book lies in its comprehensive, balanced treatment of the political partitioning of space in the Middle East and North Africa as well as the accompanying disputes over territory and resources. It is admirably up-to-date and is filled with clear, informative maps."--Geographical Reviews "Well written, the book is a must for all undergraduate libraries and also appropriate for public libraries."--Choice "Outstanding. A new approach to Middle East analysis."--A. Melamid, New York University "Provides a very useful general survey...has good notes, useful bibliographies and enlightening maps. This book can be highly recommended."--H.R.J. Davies

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Preface	p. v
Setting	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
List of Figures	p. 9
Notes	p. 9
The Middle East and North Africa The Global Context	p. 10
Selected Bibliography	p. 36
Partition	p. 39
The Evolution of the State System The Partitioning of Territory	p. 41
Notes	p. 72
Notes	p. 73
Interstate Land Boundaries	p. 75
Offshore Political Geography The Partitioning of the Oceans	p. 109
Notes	p. 143
Notes	p. 145
Integration	p. 147
Integration	p. 149
Notes	p. 190
Notes	p. 192
National Integration Five Case Studies	p. 195
Notes	p. 220
Notes	p. 222
Regional Integration Prospects for Arab Unity	p. 224
Notes	p. 258
Notes	p. 259
Critical	p. 261
Critical	p. 263
Notes	p. 308
Notes	p. 312
Petroleum The Control of a Natural Resource	p. 313
Notes	p. 342
Notes	p. 344
Conclusion	p. 346
Index	p. 355
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