A systematic and up-to-date introduction to politics and society in the Middle East. It examines domestic, regional and global actors and in light of the so-called 'Arab Spring', pays particular attention to the tension between processes of democratization and ongoing authoritarianism.
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A systematic and up-to-date introduction to politics and society in the Middle East. It examines domestic, regional and global actors and in light of the so-called 'Arab Spring', pays particular attention to the tension between processes of democratization and ongoing authoritarianism.
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1. Introduction.- 2. The Arab Awakening.- 3. The Historical and Political Context.- 4. Social Structures and Social Development.- 5. Political Economy.- 6. Institutions, Parties and Elections.- 7. Religion and Politics.- 8. Civil Society and Political Change.- 9. Gender and Politics.- 10. The Military, Security and Conflict.- 11. The Middle East and the Wider World.- 12. After the Awakening.
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An up-to-date and systematic analysis of the history, political systems and institutions of the Middle East regionAdopts an innovative approach that brings out the connections between international and domestic pressures shaping the politics of the Middle EastIn light of the Arab Spring, explores the ongoing tension between processes of democratization and authoritarian rule
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780230361331
Publisert
2015-07-21
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
5095 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
336
Biographical note
Vincent Durac is Lecturer in Middle East Politics and Development at University College Dublin, Ireland.Francesco Cavatorta is Associate Professor in Political Science at Laval University, Canada.