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04733. THE ROLE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE IRANIAN ECONOMY. Very good, very detailed examination of foreign investments in Iran, concentrating on recent developments: hi story of oil companies and exploitation, size of foreign inputs and out flows (with plenty statistics), company motives and activities, problems encountered by foreign companies; conclusion stresses role of foreigners in knowledge transfer. 26p.; 37f.; 19b.
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04714. THE STATUS OF THE PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND POLITICAL REALITY. Very sophisticated paper, overall pro-Arab but not at all dogmatic, which reviews both the theory of international law, and the history and present status of armed conflict, in order to argue that the PLO does have a good claim, and that Israel would be better off recognizing reality. Gives the strengths and weaknesses of arguments and actual situations on both sides. 19p., 17f., 23b.
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04552. THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ISLAM IN THE NEAR EAST. A good introductory overview of the world of Islam is contained in this paper which includes Mohammed and the first Caliphate, major articles of faith, cultural accomplishments of Islamic societies in the Middle Ages. 10p., 12f., 5b.
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04537. THE WHITE REVOLUTION AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN IRAN. Very good treatment of the "White Revolution" social reform program in Iran in the '60's, and Iran's progress in agriculture since the reforms. Though results are not spectacular, agricultural yields are expected only to rise. 12p.; 13f.; 8b.
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04493. THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF IRAN. Basic discussion of the fact that not all is perfect in the Iranian economy, focusing on the need to create a balanced economy, and the fact that oil prices might not stay high forever. Sp.; Sf.; Ob.
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04261. THE KURDISH QUESTION IN IRAQ AND IRAN. Good historical overview of the Kurdish people and their struggle for autonomy from Iraq, Iran, and other countries; includes developments since Iraq-Iran agreement of 1975 ending major support for these determined rebels. 7p., 2f., 2b.
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03903A. SOME FACTORS IN THE ORIGIN OF ISLAM. Good discussion of economic and social factors in 6th and 7th Century Arabia which contributed to rise of Islam; trade, spiritual malaise, philosophy of Islam as a corrective to prevalent social problems. 5p.; 10f.; 3b.
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03903. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAM: SHI'A AND SUFI. Very good study of the development of factionalism in the Moslem religion, focusing on the political history of Mohammed's successors that led to the birth of Shi'ite Islam, and the popular faith that found expression in the Sufi movement; other sects also mentioned. Knowledgeable and well written. 9p., 12f., 3b.
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03878. THE ISLAMIZATION OF ANATOLIA. Detailed, sophisticated history of the Moslem conquest of the Anatolian peninsula (Turkey) by the Seljuk and Ottoman Turks, focusing on the question of how and why Moslem culture replaced Byzantine Greek culture, and the political-historical consequences of the Islamic victory. 21p.; 40f.; 20b. (9b. in French).
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03764. NUBIA AS A FACTOR IN THE HISTORY OF EGYPT. Good study of the cultural, economic and political interaction between Egypt and Sudan up to 1500 B.C. 10p., 14f., 0b.
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03339. THE ALGERIAN REVOLUTLON. General radical overwiew of the Algerian revolution: History, stagnation under Ben Bella, moderation under Boumedienne, unfavorable comparisons to China, the writer's advice on the proper construction of socialism; could be updated. 11p., 22f., 14b.
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$77
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03303. USE OF A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND PLAYGROUND IN IR GAMIN A. Good technical study of urban neighborhood "environment" in Jerusalem, based on personal observations and interviews; focuses on why children use one playground and not another. 11p., 0f., 0b.
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03294. ARABS, ISLAM AND ACCULTURATION. An excellent survey of the impact of Islam on conquered peoples, this study focuses on the first two hundred years after Mohammed and closely examines the characteristics of Arab culture affecting the transmission of Islam and other cultural elements. A good balance of political, economic and religious factors. 27p.;, 17b.; (Notes in text)
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02495. WHY ISN'T THERE MORE VIOLENT COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR BY ORIENTAL JEWS IN ISRAEL? Good, technical study of the social and economic disparities between European and Oriental Jews in Israel, and the social mechanisms of integration which have kept these tensions from coming out violence. 22p., 0f., 15b. (Notes in text.)
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02409. THE SUEZ CRISIS: A CRITICAL COMPARISON OF EGYPTIAN AND WESTERN ASSESSMENTS. Well-written, well-balanced example of historigraphical analysis, taking Egyptian accounts of the Suez crisis and exposing their typical exaggerations; also exposes Western biases, analyzes the socio-political reasons for nationalist bias in Nasser's Egypt. Very detailed, well-documented. 31 pages, 64 footnotes, 26 bibliographic sources.
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02103. ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC. Detailed study of agricultural production in Egypt, and its relations to labor, capital, and economic growth and productivity; also covers the role of American aid. Includes 9 tables, could need updating. 18p.; 40f.; 18b.
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01985. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NATION-BUILDING IN THE EX-COLONIAL WORLD. Interesting study of democracy and individualism in the developing nations; good discussion of the theoretical struggle between democracy and "elite" guidance in various forms; compares the role of community-based institutions in Algeria and Libya. 15p., 27f., 16b.
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01586. SOCIAL CLASS AND MIDDLE EASTERN REALITY. Very good, sophisticated discussion of new groups and institutions in Middle Eastern society and how the West has misjudged them by trying to fit them into European categories. Focuses on the rise of military-based nationalism; could use updating to remain a superior paper. 21p., 17f., 20b.
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01585. ISLAM, CUSTOM AND CONTRACEPTION. Very good, thorough examination of the philosophy and practice of birth control in the Middle East (focusing on Egypt, whose need is greatest.) Includes Koranic views of birth control (vague but not absolutely forbidden), role of children in rural and urban society, effects of population control campaigns so far, optimistic and vaguely socialist conclusion; could use updated statistics. 15p., 19f., 15b.
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00914. PERSIAN ARCHITECTURE: THE MOSQUES OF SHIRAZ. An historical survey of the mosques and minarets of Shiraz from ancient tines up to the l9th century, with an analysis of styles and schools of Iranian architecture. 8p.; Of.; Ob.
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00464. BERNARD LEWIS, THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN TURKEY. Lewis has written a cautious and dry account of Turkish history stressing the role of elites and the importance of national identity. A cogent, well-balanced review. 5p., 0f., 1b.
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53871. THE ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL BASIS OF BUSINESS IN PERSIA. Comprehensive (but slightly old) overview of all facets of Persian life and business, various sectors of the economy. 64p., 32f., lOb.
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53867. CUSTOMS AND CULTURE IN ISRAEL. 10p., 8f., 0b. See Anthropology, Section 1.
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53773. HUMAN RELATION IN PERSIAN BUSINESS. Basic summary of personnel policies and attitudes towards work in Iran; covers various sectors of the economy, problems of modernization and technical change, influence of traditional attitudes. 8p., 0f., 0b.
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53522. THE HOROWITZ THESIS AND AMERICAN DIPLOMACY IN THE MIDEAST. David Horotwitz's concept of America as an imperial power in world politics, as expounded in Empire and Revolution, is seen in relation to the Arab-Israeli conflict. The rise of Israel and difficulties and strained relations leading to the embargo on oil exports from Arab nations are seen as supporting the Horowitz thesis of American economic self-interest. 20p., 18f., 9b.
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53401. ISLAMIC AND ARAB UNITY IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. Concise overview of Pan-Islamic and Pan-Arab movements in the 19th Cent.; how both were started under the influence of American protestant missionaries, the aims of Pan-Islamic movement (grounded in the truth of traditional religion) and Pan-Arab movement (headed by Arab Christians, based on national-linguistic unity); their influence into the 20th Cent. 6p., 7f., 4b.
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53400. ARAB COUNTRIES UNDER OTTOMAN RULE IN THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES. Good brief overview of the fortunes of the Ottoman Empire after 1800; British takeover in Egypt, French conquest of Algeria and Tunisia, rise of Arab nationalism, Young Turk movement, and the eventual fall of the Empire are the major topics discussed. 6p., 10f., 5b.
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53216. EGYPTIAN POLITICAL CULTURE: 1882-1952. Good thorough study of Egyptian politics in the years of British domination, concentrating on nationalist resistance to the British and the developnent of internal politics in response to British restrictions. 10p., 16f., 9b.
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53088. POLITICAL PARTIES IN SYRIA: 1917-1973. Well-done examination of the politics of faction and coup d'etat, giving a full description of political "parties" and events in Syria, how military has come to dominate political life. An update to examine how and why Asad has set longevity record by remaining top gun for 7 whole years would make this an excellent paper. 13p., 14f., 9b.
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52989. MIDDLE-EASTERN CULTURE. The historical and cultural life of the Middle Eastern region is discussed; the languages, races and religions of the area are described, and the background to the current conflict is detailed. 6p., 8f., 10b.
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52788. THE POLITICAL IDEOLOGY OF THE WARSAW GHETTO. Written from an unspoken zionist view, this essay concludes that there was no single world view in the ghetto. But the various forms of resistance were together an assertion of the Jewish nation. Based maimly on Nora Levin's The Holocaust. lOp., 8f., 2b.
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52646. COMPARISON OF THE PALESTINIAN AND THE AMERICAN INDIAN. Draws an intercsting parallel between the expropriation of the land from these two indigenous peoples. Strong pro-Palestinian viewpoint but not anti-semitic argued intelligently. 10p., 16f., 10b.
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52631. THE ARMENIAN CONFLICT WITH THE TURKS. Basic overview of Armenia's wars with the Ottoman Empire from 1400's to W.W. I. 5p., 0f., 5b.
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51573. CHINA AND YEMEN. Good, detailed examination of Chinese involvement in the Southern Arabian nation of Yemen in the 1960's, and Chinese motives and strategies in sponsoring a liberation movement that fought with an Egyptian-sponsored movement for control of Yemen. 11p., 0f., 1b.
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51572. IBN KHALDUN'S CONCEPT OF ASABIYAH. The notion of group solidarity, or asabiyah, in the Arab historians theory of history and the Islamic state. Attitudes toward war, harmony, urban life, and dynastic luxury are considered in this well-thought out paper on an important Arab thinker. 16p., 0f., 1b.
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