Politics and Governance in the Middle East

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

AvVincent Durac,Francesco Cavatorta,Ireland) Durac, Vincent (University College Dublin,Canada) Cavatorta, Francesco (Laval University

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This textbook offers a systematic and up-to-date introduction to politics and society in the Middle East. Taking a thematic approach that engages with core theory as well as a wide range of research, it examines postcolonial political, social and economic developments in the region, while also scrutinising the domestic and international factors that have played a central role in these developments.Topics covered include the role of religion in political life, gender and politics, the Israel-Palestine conflict, civil war in Syria, the ongoing threat posed by Islamist groups such as Islamic State as well as the effects of increasing globalisation across the MENA. Following the ongoing legacy of the Arab Spring, it pays particular attention to the tension between processes of democratization and the persistence of authoritarian rule in the region.This new edition offers:- Coverage of the latest developments, with expanded coverage of the military and security apparatus, regional conflict and the Arab uprisings- Textboxes linking key themes to specific historical events, figures and concepts- Comparative spotlight features focusing on the politics and governance of individual countries.This is an ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students approaching Middle Eastern politics for the first time.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-11-03
Mått150 x 232 x 14 mm
Vikt500 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor328
Upplaga2
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781350336476

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1 Introduction2 The Historical and Political Context3 Social Structures and Social Development4 Political Economy5 Political Systems6 Religion and Politics7 Civil Society and Political Change8 Gender and Politics9 The Use of Violence: Armed Forces, Police and Militias10 Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa11 The Middle East and the Wider World12 The Origins of the Arab Uprisings13 Reflections on the Nature and Aftermath of the Arab uprisings

This book is an invaluable resource for students of the Middle East. It is a highly accessible, but nuanced text that rightly eschews simplistic explanations of an increasingly complex region. The authors’ decision to undertake a thematic analysis of events and currents across the last 150 years makes the book one of the best of the genre, and ensures that students of all levels will be well served.