Deconstructing the other: teaching the politics of the Middle East. From: PS: Political Science & Politics | Date: December 1, 1996| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1996 American Political Science Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

The teaching of Middle Eastern politics is difficult because of the wide divergence between the region's culture with that of the US that makes the subject matter 'exotic' and possibly boring to many. Nevertheless, the subject can be taught effectively by defining exactly what aspects of the Middle East would be covered and recommending the best general textbook as well as supplementary readings that could facilitate learning.

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