Minorities in the Middle East: A History of Struggle and Self-Expression, 2d ed.

by Mordechai Nisan

The struggle for independence by minorities in the Middle East (those people who are non-Arab or non-Muslim) is affecting the political climate around the world. War and terrorism are threatening the safety of many minority communities and repression of minorities still remains standard state policy in some countries. This updated and revised edition of the 1991 original provides a wealth of historical and political detail for all the indigenous peoples of the Middle East. Pressed to persist in a threatening environment, these minorities (Kurds, Berbers, Baluchi, Druzes, 'Alawites, Armenians, Assyrians, Maronites, Sudanese Christians, Jews, Egyptian Copts, and others) share similar experiences and have been known to cooperate for shared goals. Important events and new trends regarding the welfare of these groups are covered, and numerous oral histories add to the new edition. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may .

351 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 1991

Reviews

[Saxon · Rating 2 out of 5]

While it is an interesting book that examines a relatively unique subject, Nisan's examination of various minorities in the Middle East is filled with huge generalizations and language that is border-line offensive. They guy knows what he talking about but certainly expresses it unprofessionally.