First Published in 1983, Syria: Modern State in an Ancient Land presents a concise profile of Syria in which the author depicts the factors that shaped modern Syria. Throughout he provides a framework within which to understand and assess the developments in Syria in the 1980s. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Illustrations Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. The Past 3. The Environment 4. The People and their Culture 5. The Formation of the Modern Syrian State 6. Political Dynamics 7. A Changing Economy 8. External Affairs 9. Syria in the 1980s: Some Issues Notes Suggested Readings Index
