Understanding the Cultures of the Middle East

Each book in this series examines different cultural, economic, and political systems in the Middle East in order to show students that the region does not have one uniform culture, but rather many different cultures and ways of life. Books are divided according to sub-regions in the Middle East: the Gulf, the Levant, and North Africa. Detailed maps help students situate where these countries are located in relation to one another with the text providing context for the relationships between these countries. The Middle East is one of the most talked about areas of the world today?helping students to understand the richness of the cultures in this region will enable them to better understand their world.