ISBN: 978-1-58826-103-8 $65.00 | ||
ISBN: 978-1-62637-266-5 $65.00 | ||
2003/170 pages/LC: 2002069817 |
Ryan argues that there have been four dramatic transitions in Jordan's recent past: ambitious economic restructuring, efforts toward political liberalization, realignments in foreign relations (culminating in the 1994 peace agreement with Israel), and the succession of King Abdullah II. Exploring these transitions, and how each in turn affects the others, he provides a major contribution to our understanding of this pivotal country in the Middle East.
"Undergraduates will find the book extremely valuable as a clear, very sound, and highly readable account of Jordanian politics since the 1980s."—Rex Brynen, Middle East Journal
"Ryan explains the intricacies of Jordanian politics in this timely, informative and well-written book."—Choice
"A first-rate analysis of the political and economic problems facing Jordan today.... essential reading for specialists, but also accessible to a general audience."—Jillian Schwedler