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Reviews: Well-researched and theoretically sound.... Scholars of contemporary Arab politics and policymakers will benefit from [this] book’s rigorous and multidimensional approach to authoritarianism and democracy in the Arab world.— Library Journal
Will the events of 2011 result in a softening of the authoritarianism that has long characterized the Arab world?... The authors of Beyond the Arab Spring offer a thoughtful, thorough, and timely foundation for thinking about that question.— Robert D. Lee, Colorado College
The authors bring a sophisticated, multidimensional perspective to the analysis of Middle Eastern authoritarianism, most notably in their sensitivity to the complex international political economy that shapes the state at all levels.... Written with energy and clarity, the book will be valuable to scholars and students alike.— Mary Ann Tétreault, Trinity University
Description: For years the authoritarian regimes of the Arab world displayed remarkable persistence. Then, beginning in December 2010, much of the region underwent rapid and remarkable political change. This volume explores the precursors, nature, and trajectory of the dynamics unleashed by the Arab Spring.
The authors focus on the complex forces that have sustained authoritarianism in the region, as well as the roots of popular mobilization and regime overthrow. They also examine the possibilities for democratic reform—and, where it has occurred, relapse. Their work offers a comprehensive assessment, at once sophisticated and accessible, of current developments and trends in the countries of the Arab Middle East and North Africa.
In this Book:
• New Horizons in Arab Politics
• North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia
• The Mashreq: Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, Syria
• The Arabian Peninsula: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Yemen
• Political Culture Revisited
• Islamist Movements and Democratic Politics
• Electoral Politics. The Politics of Monarchical Liberalization
• Rentierism and Resource Politics
• Economic Liberalization
• The New Arab Media
• The Impact of the Regional and International Environments
• From Fear to Hope?Contents: New Horizons in Arab Politics • Part 1 The Context • North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, with Merouan Mekouar • The Mashreq: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria • The Arabian Peninsula: Bahrain, Kuwait, SaudiArabia, Yemen • Part 2 The Issues • Political Culture Revisited • Islamist Movements and Democratic Politics, by Janine A. Clark • Electoral Politics • The Politics of Monarchical Liberalization • Rentierism and Resource Politics • Economic Liberalization • The New Arab Media • Impact of the Regional and International Environment • Part 3 Conclusion • From Fear to Hope?ISBN - 9788130923710
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Pages : 360
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