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Egypt is at the axis of the Arab world. With the largest
population, the largest industrial economy and the longest
tradition of modern political activity it has profound influence
across the region. But there have been few attempts to understand
contemporary Egyptian society, in particular growing internal
pressures for change and their implications for the Middle East and
the wider world. This book is the first for over 20 years to offer
and accessible examination of contemporary issues in Egypt. It
offers the reader analyses of its politics, culture and society,
including contributions by several Egyptian academics and
activists. This unique new book addresses the turmoil created by
imposition of neo-liberal economic policies, the increasingly
fragile nature of an authoritarian regime, the influence of
movements for democratic opening and popular participation, and the
impacts of Islamism. The authors argue that Egypt has entered a
period of instability during which the 'low-intensity democracy'
embraced by the Mubarak regime faces multiple challenges, including
demands for radical change. This unique new book assesses the
ability of the state to resist the new movements and the latters'
capacity to fulfill their aims.
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