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The Other World: Issues and Politics of the Developing World (5th Edition)

3 reviews
Joseph N. Weatherby, Emmit B. Evans, ...

Longman, 2002

Incredible visual guide to the Forgotten Third World
This book goes into a visual comparision of the powerful Western World and the rest of the World. It depicts through pictures and statistics the growing gap between the have and the have-nots. Very powerful yet still a coffee table book.

The Middle East and North Africa: A Political Primer

3 reviews
Joseph N. Weatherby

Longman, 2001

Enthralling and Pertinent
This is the first book I have found that explains the politics, religions, and cultures of this region in language that I can understand. The writing is vivid and clear. The book uses a historical perspective, which really helps the current events make sense. I gained a new perspective on terrorism. The importance of western colonialism is well covered. Good maps are used effectively. ...