Assyrian-Americans
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This 5 page paper discusses Assyrian Americans, their history and their contributions to American culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVAssyr.rtf
Essay Title: Assyrian-Americans

Bahrain: A Middle East Success Story
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A 5 page overview of Bahrain's economic status in relation to the Middle East and the rest of the world. Emphasizes Bahrain's recognition of oil as a limited resource and the need for economic diversification, an objective she has pursued since the 1960s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPbahran.wps
Essay Title: Bahrain: A Middle East Success Story

Belly Dancing in the Middle East
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A 5 page paper on belly dancing and its importance to the Middle East cultures. It has traditionally been used in weddings where the dancer is believed to bless the wedding, taking the bride on a symbolic journey from girlhood to womanhood where her sexuality is released. It is also compared with some forms of dance in the United States, other than belly dancing itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Belldanc.wps
Essay Title: Belly Dancing in the Middle East

Bernard Lewis', "Crisis of Islam":
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This 4 page paper provides a summary and analysis of "Crisis of Islam" and explores the relevance of this topic to today's political environment. This paper furthermore offers insight into the problems associated with Islamic thought and why they are controversial in our modern society. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSCrisis.rtf
Essay Title: Bernard Lewis', "Crisis of Islam":

Book Review of Matthew R. Simmons’ “Twilight in the Desert”
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A 6 page paper which provides a detailed overview of the text, describes its thesis and structure, then evaluates its overall strengths and weaknesses. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGtwidesrt.rtf
Essay Title: Book Review of Matthew R. Simmons’ “Twilight in the Desert”

Bornstein/Crossing the Green Line
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A 4 page essay that examines Avram Bornstein's fascinating ethnography Crossing the Green Line Between the West Bank and Israel gives the reader considerably insight into the daily lives of Palestinians who are trying to survive in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. By exploring their working lives--those who migrate each day into Israel "crossing the green line" and also those who work in the West Bank-- Bornstein demonstrates the validity of his principal conclusion, which is that the "green line' is not about religious orientation, but rather about economic power and the ability of the dominate state to maintain and subordinate a cheap labor force. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgrli.rtf
Essay Title: Bornstein/Crossing the Green Line

British Imperialism in the Middle East in the Early 20th Century
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This 16 page paper discusses some of the early 20th century history of Iraq, with specific reference to the British influence in the region at the time, and the Baghdad Railway. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: HVGBIraq.rtf
Essay Title: British Imperialism in the Middle East in the Early 20th Century