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This study shows how mutually antagonistic states took shape in the Arab world during the first half of the 20th century, and argues that process was driven by domestic political conflicts.

Focusing on pieces created between 1695 and 1802, this volume offers a detailed examination of the tombstones and grave markers from 18th century Charleston. It discusses not only the general trends and the symbolism of the period's gravestone art?such as skulls, portraits, ascending souls and stylized vegetation?but also examines specific instances of these popular motifs. Tombstones from Charleston's oldest and most significant churches, inc...

How do modern Muslims adapt their traditions to engage with today's world? Charles Tripp's erudite and incisive book considers one of the most significant challenges faced by Muslims over the last sixty years: the challenge of capitalism. By reference to the works of noted Muslim scholars, the author shows how, faced by this challenge, these intellectuals devised a range of strategies which have enabled Muslims to remain true to their faith, w...

Masterful ... (A) scathing but heartfelt portrait.' Norman G. FinkelsteinComprehensive account of the last five years by leading Palestinian journalist.

Matrix pearls are the glue that holds medicine together. They are the valuable kernels of wisdom and experience that guide physicians through the complexities of modern medical practice. This book takes the grand oral traditions of medicine and records them as valuable lessons. Most of these pearls arise from heated discussions at the morbidity and mortality (audit) conference, on hospital rounds, in hallway discussions or in the physicians' l...

L'édition 2006 de l'Étude économique consacrée périodiquement par l'OCDE au Japon s'ouvre sur une évaluation des performances récentes et des perspectives de l'économie japonaise. Sont ensuite examinés les principaux enjeux de la politique économique de ce pays, à savoir mettre un terme à la déflation et conforter la santé du secteur bancaire, progresser sur la voie de l'assainissement budgétaire, faire face à l'accentuation des inégalités de ...