American Orientalism: The United States and the Middle East

American Orientalism: The United States and the Middle East since 1945

Douglas Little exposes the persistence of "orientalist" stereotypes in American popular culture and examines United States policy toward the Middle East from many angles. Chapters focus on America's increasing dependence on petroleum; U.S.-Israeli relations; the rise of revolutionary nationalist movements in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and Libya; the futility of U.S. military and covert intervention; and the unsuccessful attempt to broker a "peace-for-land" settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians. A new epilogue addresses the recent U.S. war in Iraq. Little offers valuable historical context for anyone seeking a better understanding of the complicated relationship between the U.S. and the Middle East.
Country USA
Manufacturer The University of North Carolina Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780807855393
ReleaseDate 2004-02-18

Country	USA
Manufacturer	The University of North Carolina Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780807855393
ReleaseDate	2004-02-18

American Orientalism: The United States and the Middle East since 1945