Assignment:
Section 1 (2 PAGES)
Lewis, B. (1997). The West and the Middle East. Foreign Affairs
What parts of the modern world does Lewis assign an origin in Western culture?
What does Lewis mean by civil society?
What part of the modern world developed in Islamic regions?
What aspect of global modernity does Lewis believe has emerged from its identification with one or more cultures?
Section 2 (2 PAGES)
Discuss the Middle East's relationship with the West now vs. in the 19th century.
Identify and briefly discuss two important concepts applicable to modern world history.