The Syrian Arab Republic has rarely been out of the headlines
following the rise to power of Hafiz al-Asad in 1970 and Bashar
al-Asad in 2000 and has been at the heart of the popular protests
which have come to be known as the Arab Spring. This is a political
biography of the author's father, Dr Muhammad Imady, the
longest-serving minister of economy in modern Syria, and holder of
several senior government posts. Dr Imady served at the centre of
government, personally and professionally, during Hafiz al-Asad's
presidency, and was an intimate and objective observer of all
aspects of Syria's turbulent history. Omar Imady follows his
father's story from his beginnings to the present day, charting out
the seemingly never-ending civil conflict, human suffering, and
international interventions that plague the country's past and
present. This is an inside story based on rare sources and
experiences from both father and son. It illustrates the original
and unique contribution of Muhammad Imady as a 'Damascene
Reformer', a rare individual who pursued the seemingly impossible
task of implementing positive change while serving a regime that
demanded obedience and loyalty in response to actions often at odds
with Muhammad Imady's own liberal democratic political ideas. At
its heart, this book examines the timeless challenge of maintaining
one's own integrity and principles in the face of a power system
which seems bent on promoting the opposite.
General
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword History
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
February 2023 |
| Authors: |
Omar Imady
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-8046-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-5267-8046-1 |
| Barcode: |
9781526780461 |
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