| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 311 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Theories of state and society -- The historical relationship between the state and the peasants -- The constitutional and legal system in Egypt and the change to a multi-party system -- Political parties in Egypt -- Egyptian professional associations -- Labour and business organisations -- The local system in Egypt : a blocked avenue for participation and representation -- The state, peasant politics and development : the inherent dilemma -- Tihna al-Gabal : a case study of a village in Upper Egypt -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
This book addresses two important matters of current concern to Middle East scholars: firstly, the nature of the Egyptian state and society and the interactive process between them and secondly, how change, which would finally lead to development, can be initiated. The book argues that the Egyptian case represents a weak authoritarian state, which through its coercive and repressive policies towards various societal forces, political parties, professional associations and organisations and individuals, creates a weak society. Individual behaviour in urban and rural communities, sometimes viewe |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-302) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Authoritarianism -- Egypt -- History -- 20th century
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- General.
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Authoritarianism
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Politics and government
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Social conditions
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Staat
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Gesellschaft
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Staat (politicologie)
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Politieke partijen.
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Maatschappij.
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| SUBJECT |
Egypt -- Politics and government -- 1981-2011
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Egypt -- Social conditions -- 1981- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00001744
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Egypt -- Politics and government -- 1970-1981. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85041325
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Egypt -- Politics and government -- 1952-1970. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85041324
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| Subject |
Egypt
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Ägypten
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781136129865 |
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1136129863 |
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9780203037485 |
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0203037480 |
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9781136129940 |
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1136129944 |
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9781136130021 |
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1136130020 |
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9780415612746 |
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0415612748 |
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1283712350 |
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9781283712354 |
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