Alan Richards

Ishac Diwan

Melani Cammett

John Waterbury

A Political Economy of the Middle East is the most comprehensive analysis of developments in the political economy of the region over the past several decades, examining the interaction of economic development processes, state systems and policies, and social actors in the Middle East. The fourth edition, with new authors Melani Cammett and Ishac Diwan, has been thoroughly revised, with two new introductory chapters that provide an updated framework with which to understand and study the many changes in demography, education, labor markets, urbanization, water and agriculture, and international labor migration in the recent years. The new edition also includes: a new chapter that charts the political economy of the Gulf states and, in particular, the phenomenal growth of oil economies; a new chapter on the rise of "crony capitalism;" and increased coverage of the changes in civil society and social movements in the region, including an exploration of the causes, dynamics, consequences, and aftermath of the Arab uprisings.

A Political Economy of the Middle East

Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Threatened. How will Alexa escape the clutches of her captors. Alexa knew that returning to London to attend her friend's funeral would be a risk. She never expected to be thrown into the world of child exploitation. John is a powerful man. The head of the crown prosecution service in London. To the outside world he is the perfect man. When his private life threatens the life of his partner, he must turn to Alexa for help. While hunting the kidnappers, Alexa's world collides with adversaries who reveal secrets about her father's past and the new team she has come to trust. Her world slowly unravels as she discovers that her life has been based on lies and secrets. If you're a fan of Russell Blake, you won't be able to put down this fast paced thriller.

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