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The Dawn of the Arab Uprisings: End of an Old Order?

by Bassam Haddad, Rosie Bsheer, Ziad Abu-Rish
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The Dawn of the Arab Uprisings: End of an Old Order?
The Dawn of the Arab Uprisings: End of an Old Order?

Insightful first-hand accounts of the Arab Uprisings.

If you're seeking to understand the roots and ramifications of the Arab Spring beyond headlines, "The Dawn of the Arab Uprisings" is an essential read. The contributors provide a rich, nuanced perspective, allowing you to experience the events as if you were there, while dissecting the complexities often glossed over by mainstream media.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Dawn of the Arab Uprisings: End of an Old Order?

by Bassam Haddad, Rosie Bsheer, Ziad Abu-Rish
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ISBN: 9780745333243
Authors: Bassam Haddad, Rosie Bsheer, Ziad Abu-Rish
Publisher: Pluto Press
Date of Publication: 2012-10-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Sociology, Politics
Related Topics: History, Social Issues, Politics, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 3.63
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The Dawn of the Arab Uprisings sheds light on the historical context and initial impact of the mass uprisings that have shaken the Arab world since December 2010. The volume documents the first nine months of the Arab uprisings and explains the backgrounds and trajectories of these popular movements and regime strategies to contain them. It provides critical analysis and at times first-hand accounts of events that have received little or superficial coverage in Western and Arab media alike. While the book focuses on those states that have been most affected by the uprisings, including Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, and Syria, it also covers the impact on Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Algeria, Palestine, Lebanon, and Iraq. As the initial phase of the uprisings subsides, counter-revolution sets in, and grand narratives crystallize, it is important to take note of the diversity of reactions that emanated from activists, scholars, and others as the uprisings were first unfolding. In this sense, the volume archives the realm of possibilities, both imaginative and practical, optimistic and pessimistic, that were opened up as people sought to make sense of the rapidly unfolding events. The volume features a Foreword by Roger Owen, an Introduction by the editors, and an Epilogue by Madawi al-Rasheed. The bulk of the volume is divided into three sets of sections. The
 

Insightful first-hand accounts of the Arab Uprisings.

If you're seeking to understand the roots and ramifications of the Arab Spring beyond headlines, "The Dawn of the Arab Uprisings" is an essential read. The contributors provide a rich, nuanced perspective, allowing you to experience the events as if you were there, while dissecting the complexities often glossed over by mainstream media.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.