Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Chronology; Preface; Introduction; 1 The formation of the Hashemite Kingdom; 2 Contemporary politics in Jordan; 3 The economy; 4 International relations; 5 Whither Jordan?; Bibliography; Index
Summary
This volume, intended for both academic and general readers, offers an up to date€overview of the history, politics and economics of Jordan and its role in a region disfigured by the Arab-Israeli conflict