Politics and governance in the Middle East

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Politics and governance in the Middle East

Vincent Durac and Francesco Cavatorta

Palgrave, 2015

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Summary: "A systematic and up-to-date introduction to politics and society in the Middle East. It examines domestic, regional and global actors and in light of the so-called 'Arab Spring', pays particular attention to the tension between processes of democratization and ongoing authoritarianism. "-- Provided by publisher

Includes bibliographical references (p. 290-312) and index

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A systematic and up-to-date introduction to politics and society in the Middle East. It examines domestic, regional and global actors and in light of the so-called 'Arab Spring', pays particular attention to the tension between processes of democratization and ongoing authoritarianism.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. The Arab Awakening.- 3. The Historical and Political Context.- 4. Social Structures and Social Development.- 5. Political Economy.- 6. Institutions, Parties and Elections.- 7. Religion and Politics.- 8. Civil Society and Political Change.- 9. Gender and Politics.- 10. The Military, Security and Conflict.- 11. The Middle East and the Wider World.- 12. After the Awakening.

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