Publications Listings Selected Writings Middle East Places	Publications Introduction   NEW! Demystifying Syria Fred H. Lawson (ed.) Syria stands at the centre of contemporary Middle Eastern affairs but remains poorly understood. This collection presents new research on aspects of Syrian politics, economics and diplomacy that are too often ignored. Essays on the shifting relations between the Ba'th party and the armed forces, burgeoning private enterprise and the dramatic Turkish-Syrian détente will prove essential reading  for anyone with an interest in this pivotal and assertive Middle Eastern state. Part of the SOAS Middle East Issues series.  The Rise of Islam Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis and Sarah Stewart (eds.)   The fourth volume in 'The Idea of Iran' series addresses the impact made by Islam during and after the Arab conquest of Iran in the middle of the seventh century. As the Sasanian dynasty crumbled, its state religion of Zoroastrianism was dismantled to make way for the new faith of the victorious desert warriors. Discussing a large variety of subjects in early Islamic Iran, the volume offers one of the most ambitious perspectives on Persian religion, society and culture to be published to date.  The Forbidden Fruit: the Koran in Early Modern Europe Alastair Hamilton, Warburg Institute and Arcadian Library The publication of the 2007 Hadassah & Daniel Khalili Memorial Lecture in Islamic Art & Culture. To order copies of the above or to view a full list of publications please click here Publications Listing The London Middle East Institute intends to continue the long tradition of the Centre of Near & Middle Eastern Studies at SOAS of publishing the results of its research and the proceedings of its major conferences and seminars. This list of current publications indicates the wide range of titles available published either by the Institute or through publishers with whom the Institute has a working partnership. Please click here in order to view our publications. SOAS Middle East Issues Series   In 2007 the Institute  launched a new publications series with Saqi Books entitled, SOAS Middle East Issues, that will feature the latest disciplinary approaches to Middle Eastern Studies. To view the full list of titles and to purchase copies please click here Authors are invited to submit the following materials: Prospectus outlining scope, audience and length of book Detailed chapter outline Current CV, including full contact details This material should be sent to: The Publications Officer London Middle East Institute SOAS Thornhaugh Street Russell Square London WC1H OXG To view our publishers' links, please click here Middle East Places  Middle East Places in London 2009 is a concise directory of organisations, institutions and businesses based in London, whose work relates to the Middle East. Comprising the names, addresses, contact details, (opening hours and additional information where applicable), of over 700 organisations, this directory bears witness to the unparalleled links between London and the Middle East and the richness and diversity these links bring to London’s professional, economic, cultural and social life. As details are always changing the directory can never be definitive, nor comprehensive. Comments, suggestions for additional categories, and amendments are always welcome. If you would like your own organisation to be included in our directory please contact the LMEI Office. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the London Middle East Institute. Please click here to purchase your copy of Middle East Places in London Middle East Places in London is also available online to our members and affiliates, please click here to access the directory.