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The Iraq War Reader: History, Documents, Opinions |  | Creators: Christopher Cerf, Micah L Sifry
Publisher: Touchstone
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Pages: 736
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 0743253477
Dewey Decimal Number: 956.70443
EAN: 9780743253475
ASIN: 0743253477
Publication Date: May 6, 2003
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From the editors of the 1991 anthology The Gulf War Reader comes a comprehensive guide "to the most urgent foreign policy questions of our time." Culled from a wide variety of sources, these essays, commentaries, and official documents cover the entire scope of the conflict with particular attention paid to the history and policies that led to the war. Divided into four sections and stretching from 1915 to the eve of war in 2003, the book offers viewpoints by pundits, politicians, professors, and journalists from every conceivable perspective and political persuasion, including many who participated directly in the events. Part One, "Sins of the Fathers," deals with the modern history of the Middle East, beginning with the end of World War I and the betrayal by the Allies that led to the carving up of the region and to many current problems. It also explains how and why the United States developed a working relationship with Saddam Hussein in the first place. Part Two, "Aftermaths of the Gulf War," covers the years 1991 through 2001 and focuses on the breakdown of the inspections, the effects of the sanctions, and Hussein's efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Part Three, "War With Iraq," covers the debate (mainly from a domestic perspective) over whether to attack Iraq, and if so, whether to act unilaterally or multilaterally. Part Four, "Through a Glass Darkly," offers various looks into the future, including what sort of society and government will take the place of Hussein's regime and what role the United States now plays in the world. Impressive in its breadth and depth, this is an excellent one-volume compendium on a complicated and important subject. Even those who kept current on these events as they unfolded will find much to learn in these pages. --Shawn Carkonen
Product Description
Despite the torrent of coverage devoted to war with Iraq, woefully little attention has been paid to the history of the region, the policies that led to the conflict, and the daunting challenges that will confront America and the Middle East once the immediate crisis has ended. In this collection, Micah L. Sifry and Christopher Cerf, coeditors of the acclaimed Gulf War Reader, have assembled essays and documents that present an eminently readable, up-to-the-moment guide -- from every imaginable perspective -- to the continuing crisis in the Gulf and Middle East. Here, in analysis and commentary from some of the world's leading writers and opinion makers -- and in the words of the key participants themselves -- is the engrossing saga of how oil economics, power politics, dreams of empire, nationalist yearnings, and religious fanaticism -- not to mention naked aggression, betrayal, and tragic miscalculation -- have conspired to bring us to the fateful collision of the West and the Arab world over Iraq. Contributors include: Fouad Ajami
George W. Bush
Richard Butler
John le Carré
Noam Chomsky
Ann Coulter
Thomas Friedman
Al Gore
Seymour Hersh
Christopher Hitchens Arianna Huffington
Saddam Hussein
Terry Jones
Robert Kagan
Charles Krauthammer
William Kristol
Nicholas Lemann
Kanan Makiya
Kevin Phillips
Kenneth Pollack Colin Powell
Condoleezza Rice
Arundhati Roy
Edward Said
William Safire
Jonathan Schell
Susan Sontag
George Will
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 A fascinating book April 24, 2003
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I just bought a copy of the "Iraq War Reader," edited by Micah Sifry and Christopher Cerf, and I must say, I found it fascinating and very revealing. The articles in this anthology cover past, present and even future issues plaguing Iraq and the Middle East. What an education the reader receives! With all the media attention the Iraq war has generated, I was shocked (and awed...) at how little I knew about the history and problems of the region. I could not put this book down!
Of particular relevance and interest were the articles by Tim Judah, who gives a compelling on the scene account of the struggles the Kurds have endured (he was reporting from Kurdistan) and Frank Smyth, who predicts the Shi'ite demand for power. There are also articles by Al Gore, Christopher Hitchens, Nicholas Lemann and even John lé Carre. The endless list of world-class contributors is amazing!
This book is not only for those interested in gaining a better understanding of the Middle East conflict, but also for anyone who enjoys reading extremely articulate pieces by some of the world's most well-known opinion makers and authors. I've passed the book on to a friend and can't wait to discuss and argue its contents.
Wonderfully Balanced September 16, 2003
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book was an excellent read. Both sides of the current Iraq War issue are well represented, with excellent footnotes for factual claims. Easy to differentiate between opinion and information. Each piece is from 2 to 8 pages. If you are willing to hear both sides of the story, this book is for you. But beware, I believe that the vast majority who read this with an open mind will develop serious doubts about what America is doing. For those who started out with doubts, this will give you some well-referenced factual support for your doubts. Enjoy!
An Exceptional Collection May 2, 2003
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book provides an interesting and insightful look at Iraq and The Middle East situation. I was especially impressed with the list of contributors, the exceptional writing and the different perspectives presented. A must read, once you start, you can't put this book down.
A wonderful look at many sides of the Iraq debate October 24, 2004
Lee L. (Washington DC)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've purchased and read many books on Iraq since it's what I'm studying at grad school right now, and this book is among the best I've read. There are so many different points of view offered here ranging from Noam Chomsky, Ann Coulter, and everyone in between. Even though Coulter's horribly titled (and written) article "Why we hate them" is a testament to how horrible a person she is, it's good to know all sides of the debate.
As the title suggests, in this book you'll find opinion pieces, articles from government officials, and government documents. The editors do a wonderful job at compiling a vast amount of relevant information. This is a good place to start if you'd like to familiarize yourself with the conflict, but most pieces are short and do not provide in-depth analysis of the topic.
great book on a complicated subject May 16, 2003
Michael Nikolajuk (Melbourne, Australia)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
this is a great book on a complicated subject. goes beyond the headlines, written by the people who make the headlines. you can't go wrong with chris cerf's brilliant iraq war reader. another great read by cerf is "the experts speak", a chapter of which is excerpted in the current book.
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