| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 239 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Minorities, majorities and the nation-state -- 'Minorites' and the French mandate -- Separatism and autonomism -- The border and the Kurds -- The Franco-Syrian treaty and the definition of 'minorities' -- Personal status law reform -- Conclusion: minorities, majorities and the writing of history |
| Summary |
This text uses a study of Syria under the French mandate to show what historical developments led people to start describing themselves and others as 'minorities' |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-231) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Ethnicity -- Syria -- 20th century.
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Minorities -- Syria -- 20th century.
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National characteristics, Syrian.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0748647554 (electronic bk.) |
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9780748647552 (electronic bk.) |
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