Archive for the tag 'Middle Eastern Studies'

New Reference Book: The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars

January 24th, 2012

The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars edited by Spencer C. Tucker, ABC-CLIO, 2010.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 973.928 T79M

A 5-volume set focusing on U.S. involvement and engagement in conflicts in the Middle East.

Entry Examples:

  • Aircraft, Reconnaissance
  • Casualties, Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Egypt, Armed Forces
  • Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
  • Warlords, Afghanistan

Helpful for: Political Studies, Military Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Humanities, History, Global Studies

New Reference Book: Arab Filmmakers of the Middle East

January 10th, 2012

Arab Filmmakers of the Middle East: A Dictionary by Roy Armes, Indiana U. Press, 2010.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 791.43 Ar5R

A helpful introduction on filmmaking in the Middle East is then followed by an alphabetical list of filmmakers in and from the Middle East.  Each name is followed by a brief biography and filmography.

Examples:

  • Al-Rais, Maria Mohammad
  • Badr, Liana
  • Khill, Ibrahim
  • Tabari, Ula
  • Zureikat, Sima

Helpful for: Film Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Humanities, History, Global Studies, Gender Studies