Table of Contents

Preface Place Names Introduction The Dictionary Bibliography Index

About the Author

DAVID SHAVIT is Associate Professor of Library Science at Northern Illinois University.

Reviews

?Entries in this dictionary list people, institutions, and events involved in two centuries of US-Middle East relations. The wide range of subjects includes diplomats, missionaries, educators, archeologists, travelers, artists, scientists, naval officers, petroleum geologists, businesses (mainly oil companies), and education institutions. Each institutional entry includes data on its founding and importance: entries for events or political doctrines give a concise explanation of background places and dates of birth and death, education, connection with the Middle East, activities not related to the Middle East, and publication. Entries are arranged alphabetically and all include a list of references. Other features include an excellent preface, a comprehensive bibliographical essay on US-Middle East relations, a list of modern place names with former equivalents, a chronology of events from 1787 to 1986, an alphabetical listing of chiefs of American diplomatic mission in the Middle East from 1831 to 1986, an index to individual entries by profession or occupation, and an alphabetical index to all entries including cross-references. Shavit has produced an exceptional reference work that is well researched, clearly written, at times entertaining, and that fills a void in the literature. Highly recommended for collections, public or academic, with an interest in the Middle East or US foreign relations.'?-Choice

"Entries in this dictionary list people, institutions, and events involved in two centuries of US-Middle East relations. The wide range of subjects includes diplomats, missionaries, educators, archeologists, travelers, artists, scientists, naval officers, petroleum geologists, businesses (mainly oil companies), and education institutions. Each institutional entry includes data on its founding and importance: entries for events or political doctrines give a concise explanation of background places and dates of birth and death, education, connection with the Middle East, activities not related to the Middle East, and publication. Entries are arranged alphabetically and all include a list of references. Other features include an excellent preface, a comprehensive bibliographical essay on US-Middle East relations, a list of modern place names with former equivalents, a chronology of events from 1787 to 1986, an alphabetical listing of chiefs of American diplomatic mission in the Middle East from 1831 to 1986, an index to individual entries by profession or occupation, and an alphabetical index to all entries including cross-references. Shavit has produced an exceptional reference work that is well researched, clearly written, at times entertaining, and that fills a void in the literature. Highly recommended for collections, public or academic, with an interest in the Middle East or US foreign relations.'"-Choice