Annotation. Describes works on all aspects of Jordan, including social conditions, anthropology, women's studies, the legal system, the environment, and relations between Jordan and the Palestinians. Includes a substantial introductory overview with much material on recent events, plus a chronology. This edition is revised since publication of the first edition in 1984. Amadouny's doctoral research focused on TransJordan under the British mandate. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.