'Egypt During the Nasser Years'
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5 pages in length. A review of the book by Kirt J. Beattie. Discussion of the controversial yet highly visible and interesting career of Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian statesman who rose to become one of the most influential leaders of the Arab nation. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Arab-Isreali Conflicts
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This 5 page paper presents a comparison of the third and fourth Arab-Isreali Wars, also known as the Six-Day War and Yom Kippur War respectively. Each battle is detailed and origins of each conflict as well as results are presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Edward W. Said as an Arab Spokesperson
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A 7 page research paper that looks at the work of Edward W. Said, specifically his book 'Orientalism,' as making Said representative as a spokesperson for Arab concerns. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 00edsaid.rtf

Middle Eastern Women
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A 5 page research paper that examines the question as to whether or not Arab women are passive victims of male domination. The writer argues that they are not, but rather acquiesce fully to the system of patriarchy and male domination under which they live. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 90veil.rtf

Nasser: Analysis of a Leader
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This 15 page paper provides a biographical sketch of former Egyptian president and Arab leader Gamal Abdel Nasser. The initiating of the 1952 coup de etat, the Suez Canal situation and the Six Day War are three areas of focus in evaluating decisions made by Nasser. The paper looks at his motivations and state of mind. Was he a reformer or an egomaniac? Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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