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Forces of Fortune: The Rise of the New Muslim Middle Class and What It Will...
by Nasr, Seyyed Vali Reza | HC | LikeNew
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- Hardcover
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- Product Group
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- ISBN
- 9781416589686
- Book Title
- Forces of Fortune : the Rise of the New Muslim Middle Class and What It Will Mean for Our World
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Religion, Business & Economics, History, Political Science
- Topic
- Modern / 21st Century, General, Economic Conditions, World / Middle Eastern, Middle East / Israel & Palestine, Religion, Politics & State, Business
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Item Weight
- 17.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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From a "New York Times"-bestselling author comes a paradigm-changing revelation of the misunderstood rising force in the Islamic world--a non-extremist new middle class--that holds the key to winning the new Cold War against Iran and extremists.
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Free Press
ISBN-10
1416589686
ISBN-13
9781416589686
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71652865
Product Key Features
Book Title
Forces of Fortune : the Rise of the New Muslim Middle Class and What It Will Mean for Our World
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Modern / 21st Century, General, Economic Conditions, World / Middle Eastern, Middle East / Israel & Palestine, Religion, Politics & State, Business
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Religion, Business & Economics, History, Political Science
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
17.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ds63.1.N373 2009
Reviews
"Vali Nasr's new paradigm about the rise of a new Muslim middle class will be embraced by a broad spectrum of experts: because it is a startling truth hiding in plain sight that Nasr brilliantly reveals and elaborates." -- Robert D. Kaplan, author ofBalkan GhostsandImperial Grunts, "Nasr shows how growing economies and a new business class will be more important than extremist ideologies in determining how the Middle East interacts with the world. This is a wonderful combination of historical analysis and insightful reporting." -- Walter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute and author ofKissinger: A Biography, "Vali Nasr's new paradigm about the rise of a new Muslim middle class will be embraced by a broad spectrum of experts: because it is a startling truth hiding in plain sight that Nasr brilliantly reveals and elaborates." -- Robert D. Kaplan, author of Balkan Ghosts and Imperial Grunts, "Take American chips away from the endlessly hypocritical and fruitless diplomatic games and rhetoric, our weakest hand, and put the chips on our strength -- helping Middle Eastern and Muslim countries with economic growth. That's the way to ultimately defeat the terrorists, build the middle classes, loosen ties to Arab autocrats, and develop democracies. That's Vali Nasr's brilliant message. It's the only way to rescue U.S. foreign policy from disasters." -- Leslie H. Gelb, formerNew York Timescolumnist and senior government official, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, "Nasr has written a rewarding and impressive book. He is a lively guide to a maze of issues that rarely get discussed, and he uses the fruits of his wide travels in the Middle East with great skill ? full of knowing insights and subtle personal portraits. Judging by this book, it is no mystery that Nasr has risen to such prominence in U.S. government circles as a preeminent explainer of the complex phenomena that define the modern Middle East." - Foreign Affairs, "In this fascinating and timely book, Vali Nasr argues lucidly that free trade, not sanctions, is the key to a democratic awakening in the Muslim world. Forces of Fortune seems bound to be influential." -- Jon Lee Anderson, author of The Fall of Baghdad, "With his unique credentials and bold insights, Vali Nasr has written a landmark work at a pivotal time. It's a rich and exciting read." -- Robin Wright, author of Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East, "In this fascinating and timely book, Vali Nasr argues lucidly that free trade, not sanctions, is the key to a democratic awakening in the Muslim world.Forces of Fortuneseems bound to be influential." -- Jon Lee Anderson, author ofThe Fall of Baghdad, "Nasr offers a fresh look at the future of religious extremism in the Middle East. He posits that a rising middle class is far more interested in economic success than in fervent religiosity. Nasr's analysis … is well-argued and deserves close attention." -Publishers Weekly, "In recent years, much of the discussion about the Muslim world has focused on the role of Islam in politics, especially the rise of extremist groups. In this informative book, Middle East expert Nasr challenges our commonly held assumptions about the dynamics of the contemporary Middle East. Relying on examples from countries ranging from Iran to Turkey and Pakistan, he demonstrates that that is a commercial revolution in the Muslim world fueled by the emergence of dynamic and upwardly mobile middle-class entrepreneurs and reformers…It is this "critical mass," he says, that will define the contours of Middle Eastern politics and the broader Muslim world and not the marginal extremists that have dominated news coverage of the region. This book should be read by all concerned citizens and policymakers in the West." - Library Journal, "Nasr has written a rewarding and impressive book. He is a lively guide to a maze of issues that rarely get discussed, and he uses the fruits of his wide travels in the Middle East with great skill … full of knowing insights and subtle personal portraits. Judging by this book, it is no mystery that Nasr has risen to such prominence in U.S. government circles as a preeminent explainer of the complex phenomena that define the modern Middle East." - Foreign Affairs, "Nasr offers a fresh look at the future of religious extremism in the Middle East. He posits that a rising middle class is far more interested in economic success than in fervent religiosity. Nasr's analysis ? is well-argued and deserves close attention." -Publishers Weekly, "Nasr has written a rewarding and impressive book. He is a lively guide to a maze of issues that rarely get discussed, and he uses the fruits of his wide travels in the Middle East with great skill ? full of knowing insights and subtle personal portraits. ?Judging by this book, it is no mystery that Nasr has risen to such prominence in U.S. government circles as a preeminent explainer of the complex phenomena that define the modern Middle East."—Foreign Affairs, "Vali Nasr masterfully articulates his argument through comprehensive research and vivid reporting. A must read." -- Senator John F. Kerry, 'Vali Nasr's important new book helps us understand the positive power of commerce in the Muslim world. He shows how growing economies and a new business class will be more important than extremist ideologies in determining how the Middle East interacts with the world. This is a wonderful combination of historical analysis and insightful reporting.'—Walter Isaacson, CEO of The Aspen Institute and author ofKissinger: A Biography, "Nasr offers a fresh look at the future of religious extremism in the Middle East.' He posits that a rising middle class is far more interested in economic success than in fervent religiosity.' Nasr's analysis ? is well-argued and deserves close attention."—Publishers Weekly, "With his unique credentials and bold insights, Vali Nasr has written a landmark work at a pivotal time. It's a rich and exciting read." -- Robin Wright, author ofDreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East, "In recent years, much of the discussion about the Muslim world has focused on the role of Islam in politics, especially the rise of extremist groups.' In this informative book, Middle East expert Nasr challenges our commonly held assumptions about the dynamics of the contemporary Middle East. Relying on examples from countries ranging from Iran to Turkey and Pakistan, he demonstrates that that is a commercial revolution in the Muslim world fueled by the emergence of dynamic and upwardly mobile middle-class entrepreneurs and reformers?It is this "critical mass," he says, that will define the contours of Middle Eastern politics and the broader Muslim world and not the marginal extremists that have dominated news coverage of the region. This book should be read by all concerned citizens and policymakers in the West."—Library Journal, "Vali Nasr's important new book helps us understand the positive power of commerce in the Muslim world. He shows how growing economies and a new business class will be more important than extremist ideologies in determining how the Middle East interacts with the world. This is a wonderful combination of historical analysis and insightful reporting." -Walter Isaacson, CEO of The Aspen Institute and author of Kissinger: A Biography, "Take American chips away from the endlessly hypocritical and fruitless diplomatic games and rhetoric, our weakest hand, and put the chips on our strength -- helping Middle Eastern and Muslim countries with economic growth. That's the way to ultimately defeat the terrorists, build the middle classes, loosen ties to Arab autocrats, and develop democracies. That's Vali Nasr's brilliant message. It's the only way to rescue U.S. foreign policy from disasters." -- Leslie H. Gelb, former New York Times columnist and senior government official, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations
Copyright Date
2009
Target Audience
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Lccn
2009-014582
Dewey Decimal
956.05/4
Dewey Edition
22
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