Author Description
3d edition. Prepared by the Library of Congress, Federal Research Division. Edited by Thomas Collelo. Research completed Dec. 1987. Describes and analyzes the historical, social, political, economic, and military systems of Lebanon.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex interplay of historical, social, political, economic, and military factors that defined the state of Lebanon as of the late 1980s. Edited by Thomas Collelo and prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress, the text provides a comprehensive baseline analysis for understanding the structural foundations of the Lebanese nation. It utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to synthesize data regarding the country's diverse sectarian landscape and its geopolitical position within the Middle East.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical overview of Lebanon from antiquity through the mid-1980s
- Analysis of the sectarian political system and power-sharing agreements
- Examination of the Lebanese Armed Forces and various militia groups
- Economic data regarding trade, agriculture, and infrastructure
- Sociological study of religious and ethnic demographics
Scope Limits
- Does not cover events or political developments occurring after December 1987
- Excludes detailed personal narratives or anecdotal accounts of the civil war
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and researchers frequently cite this series as a foundational reference for understanding the institutional framework of Lebanon prior to the conclusion of its civil war. Readers note the academic density of the prose and the objective, encyclopedic tone maintained throughout the analysis.
Page Count:
308
Publication Date:
1989-01-01
Publisher:
United States Government Printing
ISBN-10:
0160017319
ISBN-13:
9780160017315
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