عنوان

American orientalism: the United States and the Middle East since 1945

.Language of Text, Soundtrack etc

eng

Title Proper

American orientalism: the United States and the Middle East since 1945

In contrast to many post-September 11 studies, which seek to satisfy the demand for instant analysis, Little's fascinating book is based on extensive and long-range research into the history of U.S.-Mideastern relations. Informative and well balanced, this work of diplomatic and political history raises provocative questions about that history that shed an intriguing light not only on the events of September 11 but on the past 60 years of American encounters with the Middle East. Little's overarching theme is the complex and sometimes inconsistent attitudes and interests that determined U.S. policy in the region. The author contends that American political activity has been hampered by profound cultural misunderstanding, resulting in unforeseen and unintended negative consequences. In eight invigorating chapters, Clark University historian Little )Malevolent Neutrality( focuses on the implications of oil, the persistence of racial and cultural stereotypes )whether anti-Semitic or anti-Islamic( and the importance of Israel in American foreign policy. After reviewing all the major episodes, he poses the important question of whether wealth and power have provided America with the moral authority necessary to control the Middle East. Little's own assessment is not entirely positive. His text is highly accessible, yet offers serious and careful analysis. At a time when the U.S. is possibly on the verge of a major military intervention in Iraq, this stimulating book is highly recommended.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

London

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

I.B. Tauris

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2002

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

xiv, 407 p.: ill., map; 25 cm.

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Includes bibliographical references )p. ]365[-387( and index

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ISBN: 1860648894

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Douglas Little

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1

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Gideon's band in the Holy Land : we're not in Kansas anymore -- Orientalism, American style : the Middle East in the mind of America -- Opening the door : business, diplomacy, and America's stake in Middle East oil -- The making of a special relationship : America and Israel -- A tale of four doctrines : U.S. national security, the Soviet threat, and the Middle East -- Sympathy for the devil? : America, Nasser, and Arab revolutionary nationalism -- Modernizing the Middle East : from reform to revolution in Iraq, Libya, and Iran -- Kicking the Vietnam syndrome : waging limited war from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf -- Opportunities lost and found : the United States and the Arab-Israeli peace process -- Fool's errand or Kodak moment? : America and the Middle East at the dawn of the twenty-first century

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، Orientalism -- United States

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، Nationalism -- Middle East

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، Arab -- Israeli conflict

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، Middle East -- Relations -- United States

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، United States -- Relations -- Middle East

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0591-

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Little, Douglas

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AU

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