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Ochsenwald, William Leo was born on June 18, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of William Theodore and Corinne (Herderick) Ochsenwald.
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The Middle East: A History
(Praised for its straightforward and accessible style, thi...)
Praised for its straightforward and accessible style, this text provides a general introduction to the chief elements in Middle Eastern history, allowing readers to proceed into more specialized topics and themes with a solid understanding of the most current scholarship in the field.
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The Middle East: A History
(Now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, The Middle East...)
Now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, The Middle East: A History has long been the standard introductory textbook in the field of Middle Eastern history. It is the most comprehensive one-volume treatment of Middle Eastern history from the rise of Islam to the present time now available, featuring full coverage of the central and peripheral Middle East. There is a thorough and balanced discussion of the political, religious, social, gender, economic, and cultural history of the region. As a comprehensive textbook, it provides teachers and students with a general introduction in narrative form to the chief elements in Middle Eastern history, thereby allowing readers to proceed into more specialized topics and themes with a firm understanding. This new edition features major revisions for the period from 1939 to the present, including updated analyses of Iraq since 2003, the status of the Arab-Israeli peace process, and the administration of Mahmud Ahmadinejad in Iran.
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William Leo Ochsenwald
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William Leo Ochsenwald, American History educator, consultant. Grantee American Research Institute in Turkey, 1973, 75, Social Science Research Council,1975, 79; Fulbright-Hays fellow, 1969-1970. Member Middle East Studies Association, Middle East Institute, Turkish Studies Association, Society for Gulf Studies.
Education
Bachelor in History, Ohio State University, 1964; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1971.
Career
Assistant professor of history, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1971-1977; associate professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1977-1986; professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, since 1986. Associate fellow Middle East Centre, Cambridge (England) University, 1979-1980.
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The Middle East: A History
(Praised for its straightforward and accessible style, thi...)
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The Middle East: A History
(Now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, The Middle East...)
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The Middle East: A History
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Member Middle East Studies Association, Middle East Institute, Turkish Studies Association, Society for Gulf Studies.
