"A systematic and up-to-date introduction to politics and society in the Middle East. It examines domestic, regional and global actors and in light of the so-called 'Arab Spring', pays particular attention to the tension between processes of democratization and ongoing authoritarianism. "-- Provided by publisher.

The Arab Awakening -- The Historical and Political Context -- Social Structures and Social Development -- Political Economy -- Institutions, Parties and Elections -- Religion and Politics -- Civil Society and Political Change -- Gender and Politics -- The Military, Security and Conflict -- The Middle East and the Wider World -- After the Awakening.