Globalization and Middle East Studies

Title: Threat of Globalization to Arab Islamic Culture

El Shibiny's latest work  'Iraq: A Lost War', serves as a reference in the field of International Political Science. The book was inspired by readers of his previous books and attendees to his seminars, who requested a realistic interpretation of the varied opinions regarding the controversial War in Iraq.

June 2010, publisher, Palgrave Macmillan
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This book on Middle East studies, encompass the misunderstandings and stereotypical judgments between the West and the Middle East states, particularly since 9-11-01 events. A blend of economics, politics, and history to provide the reader with insights into different perspectives of Western and Middle Eastern Cultures regarding globalization. A spectrum of opinions and beliefs are presented for each side, with particular attention to the psychology of Middle Eastern decision-makers. The Threat of Globalization to Arab Islamic Culture brings about a more defined comprehension of the issues involved with globalization. A useful resource for Middle East studies. Review of books on Globalization, including of El Shibiny, by Robert Looney, Professor of National Security Affairs, the Naval Postgraduate School.

Contents:
The coming of a New "Global" World Order
Western domination over cultural globalization
Arab ideology confronted by cultural globalization
Modernization of Middle Eastern culture: facing globalization
Cultural globalization and Islamic "fundamental" movements
The relationship of Middle Eastern culture and scientific innovation
Will the Middle East accept or reject cultural globalization

Publishers:
Dorrance Publishing Co USA, 2005 (English)
Dar El Ilm Lilmalayin, Lebanon, 2002 (Arabic )

This book on Middle Eastern studies, includes the basic principles of social, cultural and philosophical foundations of education. It presents the thoughts of the great Islamic thinkers who enriched education for so many centuries, and also the thoughts of a number of outstanding Western philosophers from the Hellenic Greek era to the contemporary pragmatic education. The new concept which Mohamed El Shibiny introduces, is the search for means and ways to conciliate Islamic traditions with the contemporary education.

Publisher: Dar El Fikr El Arab, Egypt, 2000 (Arabic)


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