{"product_id":"the-modern-history-of-iraq-paperback","title":"The Modern History of Iraq - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhebe Marr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIbrahim Al-Marashi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Modern History of Iraq\u003c\/em\u003e is a remarkably readable account of contemporary Iraq, placing in historical perspective the crises and upheavals that continue to afflict the country. This text weaves together several important themes, including the search for a national identity, the struggle to achieve social and economic development, the changes in political dynamics, and the impact of foreign interventions, to provide readers with a holistic understanding of modern Iraq. Revised and updated throughout, the fourth edition features more discussion of cultural identity and media and society. In addition, this edition includes two new chapters on the events and shifts in the country of the early twenty-first century-the US intervention and withdrawal, the stabilization and subsequent unraveling of the Maliki government, the effects of the Arab uprisings, and the rise of ISIS-and their political, economic, and social consequences. Written by noted Iraq scholar Phebe Marr with new co-author Ibrahim al-Marashi, this text is essential reading for readers who seek to understand modern Iraq in the context of historical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Previous Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The comprehensive coverage of Iraq s economic and social history, as well as the political, will be welcomed by people interested in the Middle East, lay and specialist alike. \u003ci\u003eMiddle East Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book aims to present a clear, readable one-volume account of the emergence of modern Iraq and the forces that shaped it. Marr accomplishes the formidable task with the best one-volume study of the subject in English.A very valuable, comprehensive, informative, balanced, objective study. Highly recommended. \u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Modern History of Iraq\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkably readable account of the emergence of contemporary Iraq, placing in historical perspective the crises and upheavals that continue to afflict the country. This text weaves together several important themes, including the search for a national identity, the struggle to achieve social and economic development, the changes in political dynamics, and the impact of foreign interventions, to provide readers with a holistic understanding of modern Iraq. \u003cbr\u003eThe fourth edition now includes two new chapters and an epilogue on the recent events and shifts in the country the US intervention and withdrawal, the stabilization and subsequent unraveling of the Maliki government, the effects of the Arab uprisings, and the rise of ISIS and their political, economic, and social consequences. Written by noted Iraq scholar Phebe Marr with new co-author Ibrahim al-Marashi, this text is essential reading for readers who seek to understand how and why Iraq has reached this point in the context of historical perspective. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhebe Marr\u003c\/b\u003e is a noted scholar and historian of the modern Middle East and a leading consultant and commentator on Iraqi politics. She currently serves on the editorial board of the \u003ci\u003eMiddle East Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and on the Board of Directors of the Hollings Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Institute for International and Strategic Studies and the Middle East Institute. She has published numerous scholarly articles and chapters and has taught Middle Eastern history at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and California State University, Stanislaus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIbrahim Al-Marashi\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Middle East History at California State University San Marcos. He is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eIraq s Armed Forces: An Analytical History\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhebe Marr \u003c\/b\u003eis a noted scholar and historian of the modern Middle East and a leading consultant and commentator on Iraqi politics. She currently serves on the editorial board of the \u003ci\u003eMiddle East Journal \u003c\/i\u003eand on the Board of Directors of the Hollings Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Institute for International and Strategic Studies and the Middle East Institute. She has published numerous scholarly articles and chapters and has taught Middle Eastern history at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and California State University, Stanislaus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIbrahim Al-Marashi\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Middle East History at California State University San Marcos. He is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eIraq's Armed Forces: An Analytical History\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51780658200864,"sku":"9780813350066","price":119.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a1a43172231a52179a64fb3f4b07b767.webp?v=1780533679","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-modern-history-of-iraq-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}