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The Changing Middle East

A New Look at Regional Dynamics

Bahgat Korany editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:The American University in Cairo Press

Published:15th Sep '11

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In the era of globalization, change is the order of the day, but the conventional view of the Arab Middle East is that of a rigid and even stagnant region. This book counters the static perception and focuses instead on regional dynamics. The international team of contributors evaluate the development of Arab civil society; examine the opportunities and challenges facing the Arab media; link the debates concerning Arab political thought to the evolving regional and international context; look at the transformation of armed Islamist movements into deradicalized factions; assess how and to what extent women's empowerment is breaking down patriarchy; and analyze the rise of non-state actors such as Hizbollah and Hamas that rival central political authority.

ISBN: 9789774165139

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 542g

272 pages