| Description |
1 online resource (188 pages) |
| Series |
State, culture, and society in Arab North Africa |
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State, culture, and society in Arab North Africa.
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| Contents |
1. Studying Democratization in the Arab World -- 2. Identity and Democracy: A History -- 3. Islamists and Democracy: The Intersection -- 4. The Islamist Challenge -- 5. Egypt: Coercion and Containment -- 6. Jordan: A Case of Inclusion -- 7. Conclusions and Prospects |
| Summary |
This book explores the linkages between the move to democratize and the Islamist challenge, focusing on the struggle among ruling elites, secularists, and the Islamists to define collective identity - that is, to define what common orientations unite the polity and how disagreements can be addressed, particularly regarding the place of Islam in politics. The author surveys democratization measures since 1980 and analyzes the nature of the Islamist challenge, exploring the factors behind the rise of fundamentalism, the agendas of various Islamic movements, and Islamist concepts of democracy. In a final section the author offers in-depth case studies of Egypt and Jordan |
| Notes |
Originally published: Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1997 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Najib Ghadbian is a research analyst for the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in Abu Dhabi |
| Subject |
Islam and politics -- Arab countries
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Islam and state -- Arab countries
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Islam -- 20th century.
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Democratization -- Arab countries
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Democratization
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Islam
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Islam and politics
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Islam and state
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Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
Arab countries -- Politics and government -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85006286
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| Subject |
Arab countries
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0429700946 |
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9780429040139 |
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042904013X |
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9780429700941 |
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9780429740961 |
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0429740964 |
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9780429720956 |
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0429720955 |
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