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Author Makdisi, Ussama Samir, 1968-

Title Faith misplaced : the broken promise of U.S.-Arab relations: 1820-2001 / Ussama Makdisi.

Publication Info. New York : PublicAffairs, [2010]
©2010

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Location Call No. Status
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  327.73017 M235F    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  327.7301 MA    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description vii, 423 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Explores the change in relations between the United States and the Arab world, rejecting the common argument over civilization clash and claiming the western colonial movement and the creation of Israel are to blame.
Contents Reclaiming Bible lands -- The Arab discovery of America -- Benevolent America -- Betrayal -- Picking up the pieces -- Raising the rag of liberty -- Reaping the whirlwind -- Epilogue: A new beginning?
Subject Arab countries -- Foreign relations -- United States.
United States -- Foreign relations -- Arab countries.
Arab countries -- Politics and government -- 1945-
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1989-
ISBN 9781586486808 alkaline paper
1586486802 alkaline paper
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