The modernization process of Middle Eastern countries

Author: Ha Quan'an
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The current situation in the Middle East is dynamic and complex, with intertwined conflicts that have attracted global attention. The underlying causes undoubtedly stem from the fragmentation of society during the modernization process and the sharp opposition between old and new orders. The Middle East comprises numerous countries with diverse national conditions, and their modernization journeys share commonalities while also differing in various ways. This book attempts to combine the historical traditions of Islamic civilization and the specific international context of the colonial era. It selects three countries in the Middle East—Turkey, Egypt, and Iran—as case studies, each representing different ethnic groups from the Altaic, Semitic-Caucasian, and Indo-European language families. Additionally, it includes Saudi Arabia, a crucial oil monarchy, to analyze the contradictions between old and new factors in the modernization processes of Middle Eastern countries from different perspectives: material environment, economic order, social structure, political life, and religious thought. The book explores the fundamental models and evolutionary trends of Middle Eastern modernization, thereby revealing the historical roots of many phenomena in the region. This is a theoretical monograph on the modernization of Middle Eastern countries, covering topics such as the historical traditions of feudal society in the Middle East, the modernization process of Turkey, the modernization process of Egypt, the modernization process of Iran, and the modernization process of Saudi Arabia. It is suitable for researchers and students specializing in Middle Eastern studies.