Resurrecting Empire : Western Footprints and Americas Perilous Path in the Middle East

English

ISBN: 0807002348

EAN: 9780807002346

Category: Political Science / International Relations / General

Publisher: Beacon Press

Release Date: 05/27/2004

Synopsis: Begun as the United States moved its armed forces into Iraq, Rashid Khalidis powerful and thoughtful new book examines the record of Western involvement in the region and analyzes the likely outcome of our most recent Middle East incursions. Drawing on his encyclopedic knowledge of the political and cultural history of the entire region as well as interviews and documents, Khalidi paints a chilling scenario of our present situation and yet offers a tangible alternative that can help us find the path to peace rather than Empire. We all know that those who refuse to learn history are doomed to repeat it. Sadly, as Khalidi reveals with clarity and surety, Americas leaders seem blindly committed to an ahistorical path of conflict, occupation, and colonial rule. Our current policies ignore rather than incorporate the lessons of experience. This cogent and highly accessible book should help U.S. citizens to recognize better solutions.

Resurrecting Empire : Western Footprints and Americas Perilous Path in the Middle East

Illustrated: No

Format: Hardcover

Width: 5.5 inches

Length: 8.5 inches

Weight: 20.04 oz

Pages: 240