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American Orientalism: The United States and the Middle East since 1945 (Second Edition)

By Douglas Little

Book information

Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Year
2004
ISBN
0807855391, 9780807855393
LCC
DS63.2.U5 L58 2004
Google Books ID
4jkJCUkRH5oC
Open Library ID
OL3382007M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3561633 bytes)
Series
2nd, illustrated
Pages
435\435
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Douglas Little exposes the persistence of "orientalist" stereotypes in American popular culture and examines United States policy toward the Middle East from many angles. Chapters focus on America's increasing dependence on petroleum; U.S.-Israeli relations; the rise of revolutionary nationalist movements in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and Libya; the futility of U.S. military and covert intervention; and the unsuccessful attempt to broker a "peace-for-land" settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians. A new epilogue addresses the recent U.S. war in Iraq. Little offers valuable historical context for anyone seeking a better understanding of the complicated relationship between the U.S. and the Middle East.

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