World and its peoples. Middle East, western Asia and northern Africa

"A comprehensive resource covering the geography, government, history, economy, culture, and daily life of countries in the Middle East, Western Asia, and Northern Africa."@en
"Most of what is known about the outside world remains superficial and stereotypical. World and Its Peoples: Middle East, Western Asia, and Northern Africa brings a long, rich story to light about ethnic groups, the impact of terrain and natural resources, and the influence of history. This unique reference work maps out how the nations of the modern world became what they are today through photographs of the geography and people of foreign lands, through discussion of ancient and contemporary works of art and events, and through scores of maps detailing geographical features, historic and modern places, natural habitats, rainfall, locations of ethnic and linguistic groups, natural resources, and centers of industry and transportation. No single resource assembles such comprehensive insight into the world and the people who live in it."
"This reference set examines countries and territories in the Middle East (one of the most influential and volatile regions of the world), western Asia, and northern Africa."@en
"An eleven-volume guide to the geography, history, economy, government, culture and daily life of countries of the Middle East, western Asia and northern Africa."@en