Middle East

<p><em>Middle East</em> is a lively and much-needed update of a well-respected work. Based on W. B. Fisher's book of the same name published in 1978, Anderson provides a comprehensive account of the physical geography which has been so instrumental to the make-up of the geopolitics of the region. The book also covers the sociology, religion, society and economy of the region.</p><p>With comprehensive illustrations and maps, it provides an excellent synopsis and critique of the complexities which have made this an intriguing and important regional geographical study.</p> <p>List of Figures Abbreviations and Acronyms Preface Prologue 1. Introduction 2. Land, Structure and Form 3. Climate 4. Soils and Vegetation 5. Two Key Resources: Water and Petroleum 6. Historical Geography 7. People and Population 8. Soceity 9. Economy 10. The States of the Middle East 11. Geopolitics Epilogue References Index</p>