A Phoenix Rising: Resurgence of the Middle East and Asia As World Powers

This timely book examines the resurgence of the major civilizations of the Middle East, India, and China as they claim their historic places of power and prestige. The global system held together by European colonialism ended following World War II, and the age of global nationalism began. Since then, two-thirds of the nations of the world have been created, each striving to generate a place in the global economy and a national identity based on traditions. In this new world order the Middle East and Asia contend with the West for influence and position. This book explores the history, culture, religion, ethnic composition, and experience with the West of each of these world regions. Wealth and well-being is examined for each region and compared with other regions. This is an anthropological analysis of these complex societies and their growing impact on the West and the world at large.