{"product_id":"syria-in-ruins-david-s-sorenson-9781440838361","title":"Syria in Ruins: The Dynamics of the Syrian Civil War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSyria is home to one of the most brutal and protracted civil wars in history, posing a threat to global stability and enabling the expansion of the Islamic State (sometimes called \"ISIS\"). This in-depth analysis reveals the beginning, present state, and future of this conflict.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe current crises involving ISIS have attracted worldwide attention to the complex politics and cultural panorama of the Middle East, including Syria. Political analyst and author David S. Sorenson discusses the ongoing civil war in Syria from its origins, to its key players, and to its propagation into neighboring countries. In the process, the work delves into Syria's demographics, history, economy, and security to illustrate the civil war's impact on the Middle East and the world. This in-depth analysis covers the Assad regime, ISIS's role in the region, possible outcomes of the conflict, and security implications for the country. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting with a history of Syria, the work identifies the factors that have contributed to the onset and continuation of the civil war, moves on to an analysis of the outbreak and growth of the war, and points out key factors that fueled its intensity. A look at the Islamic State considers the internationalization of the Syrian civil war, explaining how the addition of many parties outside of Syria have made the war more violent and protracted. The book concludes by considering alternative endings for the conflict and addressing the role of world powers in the conflict and its outcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David S. Sorenson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440838364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440838361\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.20w x 0.70d","brand":"David S. Sorenson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241290871039,"sku":"9781440838361","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_03e70639-4c4c-499c-b5df-3adadc9e88ac.jpg?v=1772653714","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/syria-in-ruins-david-s-sorenson-9781440838361","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}