On the State of Egypt - What Made the Revolution Inevitable (Paperback)

"Alaa Al Aswany is among the best writers in the Middle East today, a suitable heir to the mantle worn by Naguib Mahfouz, his great predecessor." -Jay Parini, "The Guardian" (UK)
From one of Egypt's most acclaimed novelists, here is a vivid chronicle of Egyptian society, with penetrating analysis of all the most urgent issues--economic stagnation, police brutality, poverty, the harassment of women and of the Christian minority, to name a few--that led to the stunning overthrow of the Mubarak government. Al-Aswany addresses himself to all the questions being asked within Egypt and beyond: who will be the next president, and how will he be chosen in a land where heretofore only simpletons, opportunists and stooges involved themselves with elections? What role will the Muslim Brotherhood play? How can democratic reforms be effected among a people used to such contradictions as the religiously observant policeman who commits torture? In a candid and controversial assessment of both the potential and limitations that will determine his country's future, Al-Aswany reveals why the revolt that surprised the world was destined to happen.
" The] star of a new generation of Egyptian novelists." -"The Independent" (UK)

General

Imprint:	Random House
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	March 2011
Authors:	Alaa Al Aswany
Translators:	Jonathan Wright
Dimensions:	202 x 133 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-0-307-94698-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-307-94698-3
Barcode:	9780307946980

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