The Middle East Economy: Decline and Recovery: Selected Essays

by Charles Issawi

Overview

In this work, Charles Issawi examines the main reasons for the economic decline of the Middle East. He discusses climate, geography, and religion, with particular emphasis on the military elite, whose contempt for artisans and merchants thwarted positive economic initiatives. The role played by minorities and foreigners throughout the region’s history is also examined. Finally, the author compares the economic histories of different Middle Eastern countries with each other, and with other areas of the world where similar conditions prevailed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781558761032
Publisher:	Wiener, Markus Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/01/2010
Series:	Rutgers Series in Accounting Information Systems
Edition description:	REVISED
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.56(d)

Editorial Reviews

Contains 12 articles previously published in journals and books between 1978 and 1995 by Issawi, Professor Emeritus of history, Princeton University. The articles primarily address the reasons for the economic decline of the Middle East. Lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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