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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Front Matter; Title Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction to Methodology; PART ONE; The Liberal Discourse: A Historical Portrait; Introduction: The Concept of Political Community in Islam; CHAPTER ONE; The Beginning of Liberalism in the Arab World: 1876-1945; CHAPTER TWO; In the Shadow of Post-Revolutionary Regimes: 1945 to the End of the Twentieth Century; PART TWO; Continuity and Change: The Liberal Circles inthe Last Quarter of the Twentieth Century; CHAPTER THREE; A Collective Portrait of the New Arab Liberals; CHAPTER FOUR |
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Formative Events of the Discourse in the Arab SphereCHAPTER FIVE; The Debate over the Arab Democracy Crisis; CHAPTER SIX; The Ideal of the State Democratic State; Conclusion: Between Vision and Reality; Epilogue; Appendix; The New Arab Liberals: Bibliographical Profiles; Select Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
This book analyzes the roots of the ideological discourse among distinguished Arab intellectuals and liberals regarding political reforms and democratization processes in the Arab states during the three decades that preceded the 'Arab Spring.' It fills a void in the literature that examines the impact of the New Arab Liberals on the political status quo. The New Arab Liberals have drawn public criticism in demanding a change to the political status quo and the cultural and social molds. They have succeeded in presenting to the Arab public a rational alternative outlook, centered upon a civil, |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Liberalism -- Middle East.
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Liberalism. |
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Middle East. |
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Liberals -- Middle East.
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Liberals. |
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Democracy -- Middle East.
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Democracy. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Journey to the Arab Spring 9780853039174 (OCoLC)862102751 |
| ISBN |
9780853039273 (electronic book) |
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0853039275 (electronic book) |
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9780853039174 |
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0853039178 |
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