A Century of Arab Politics

From the Arab Revolt to the Arab Spring

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, Foreign Legal Systems, History, Middle East
Cover of the book A Century of Arab Politics by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bruce Maddy-Weitzman ISBN: 9781442236936
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: December 16, 2015
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
ISBN: 9781442236936
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: December 16, 2015
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

From the “Great Arab Revolt” against Ottoman rule in World War I to the upheavals of the Arab Spring, this text analyzes a century of modern Arab history through the lens of three intertwined notions: the idea of a single Arab nation, the reality of multiple Arab states, and the competition between them over both concrete and symbolic interests. These concepts are presented against the background of Great Power involvement in the region, regional issues such as the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Iran-Iraq war, and the rise of political Islam.

The evolution of regional Arab politics is examined from its infancy at the beginning of the 20th century to the profound challenges posed by the upheavals of the Arab Spring, and through the emergence of multiple Arab states organized under the League of Arab States, the pan-Arab heyday of Gamal Abdel Nasser between 1955 and 1967, and the subsequent consolidation of a multi-polar Arab state system. This history highlights the changing nature of modern Arab identity, the achievements and shortcomings of Arab state formation processes, and the influence of enduring communal, tribal, religious and ethnic identities on the modern Arab order. Altogether, these factors help explain contemporary Arab realities and why the Arab nationalist dream of achieving power and prosperity in line with an idealized image of the past, has proven elusive. This failure, in turn, has fueled both the recent upheavals and limited the prospects for successful outcomes.

This broad and readable synthesis covers the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the Arab region. By reexamining what “being Arab” means today, politically and culturally, it will be a valuable text to students seeking to understand the modern Middle East.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

From the “Great Arab Revolt” against Ottoman rule in World War I to the upheavals of the Arab Spring, this text analyzes a century of modern Arab history through the lens of three intertwined notions: the idea of a single Arab nation, the reality of multiple Arab states, and the competition between them over both concrete and symbolic interests. These concepts are presented against the background of Great Power involvement in the region, regional issues such as the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Iran-Iraq war, and the rise of political Islam.

The evolution of regional Arab politics is examined from its infancy at the beginning of the 20th century to the profound challenges posed by the upheavals of the Arab Spring, and through the emergence of multiple Arab states organized under the League of Arab States, the pan-Arab heyday of Gamal Abdel Nasser between 1955 and 1967, and the subsequent consolidation of a multi-polar Arab state system. This history highlights the changing nature of modern Arab identity, the achievements and shortcomings of Arab state formation processes, and the influence of enduring communal, tribal, religious and ethnic identities on the modern Arab order. Altogether, these factors help explain contemporary Arab realities and why the Arab nationalist dream of achieving power and prosperity in line with an idealized image of the past, has proven elusive. This failure, in turn, has fueled both the recent upheavals and limited the prospects for successful outcomes.

This broad and readable synthesis covers the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the Arab region. By reexamining what “being Arab” means today, politically and culturally, it will be a valuable text to students seeking to understand the modern Middle East.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book Ethnic Dress in the United States by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Annual Review of Cultural Heritage Informatics by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book The Human Journey by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Inside the Faculty Union by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book How the Math Gets Done by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Ted Strong Jr. by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Choral Masterpieces by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Remaking Identities by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Teachers with The Magic by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book How to Teach by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Balancing Liberty and Security by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Choosing Sides by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Social Movements and American Political Institutions by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Developing a Center for Teaching Excellence by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
Cover of the book Message Control by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy