ix312@sdcc6.UUCP (ix312) (03/09/86)
I am a somewhat well educated (in my field), semi-intelligent person. In recent discussions with friends I have found that my understanding of the situation of the Mid-East is confused. I am looking for a basic and readable book on the subject that can give me history on the area and explain how the present day situation developed. The questions I have are rather simple (such as: Why do all the Arab nations hate Isreal? Is it religious, economic, territorial, etc.? Which nations like/hate which nations and why?) I have tried reading the news magazines but I find they spend too much space on specifics of recent events and not enough on the whole picture. (I like to get an education, but it's too late; I already have my Ph.D.)
westerm@ecn-aa.UUCP (Richard P Westerman) (03/14/86)
In article <2463@sdcc6.UUCP> ix312@sdcc6.UUCP (ix312) writes: >I am a somewhat well educated (in my field), semi-intelligent person. >In recent discussions with friends I have found that my understanding of >the situation of the Mid-East is confused. I am looking for a basic ... Go get yourself a copy of the Winter 1985 WHOLE EARTH REVIEW. This issue contains a special section " Islam : beyond stereotypes".The issue contains a wealth of book reviews and articles on Islam which are decidedly more information-rich than your standard news magazines. I would list them here except for space/time limitations--however if you can't get hold of WER let me know via the net and a bibliography can be posted . Relentlessly yours, H.T. Gilham "My mind is all made up but you can jump on in."(thiefed from R. Blount)