Lumbering State, Restless Society - Egypt in the Modern Era (Hardcover)

Lumbering State, Restless Society offers a comprehensive and compelling understanding of modern Egypt. Nathan J. Brown, Shimaa Hatab, and Amr Adly guide readers through crucial developments in Egyptian politics, society, and economics from the middle of the twentieth century through the present. Integrating diverse perspectives and areas of expertise, including the tools of comparative politics, the book provides an accessible and clear introduction to the Egypt of today alongside an innovative and rigorous analysis of the country's history and governance. Brown, Hatab, and Adly highlight ways in which Egypt resembles other societies around the world, drawing from and contributing to broader debates in political science. They trace the emergence of a powerful and intrusive state alongside a society that is increasingly politicized, and they emphasize how the rulers and regimes who have built and steered the state apparatus have also had to retreat and recalibrate. The authors also examine why authoritarianism, corporatism, and socialism have decayed without resulting in a liberal democratic order, and they show why Egyptian politics should not be understood in terms of a single dominant force but rather an interplay among many actors. At once current, insightful, and engaging, Lumbering State, Restless Society delivers a powerful and distinctive account of modern Egypt in the modern world.

General

Imprint:	Columbia University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Columbia Studies in Middle East Politics
Release date:	October 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Nathan J Brown (Professor of Political Science and Director, Institute for Middle East Studies) • Shimaa Hatab • Amr Adly
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Trade binding
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-231-20170-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	0-231-20170-2
Barcode:	9780231201704

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