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Islam and the Moral Economy - The Challenge of Capitalism (Hardcover): Charles Tripp Islam and the Moral Economy - The Challenge of Capitalism (Hardcover)
Charles Tripp
R2,104 Discovery Miles 21 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How do modern Muslims adapt their traditions to engage with today's world? Charles Tripp's erudite and incisive book considers one of the most significant challenges faced by Muslims over the last sixty years: the challenge of capitalism. By reference to the works of noted Muslim scholars, the author shows how, faced by this challenge, these intellectuals devised a range of strategies which have enabled Muslims to remain true to their faith, whilst engaging effectively with a world not of their own making. The work is framed around the development of their ideas on Islamic socialism, economics and the rationale for Islamic banking. While some Muslims have resorted to confrontation or insularity to cope with the challenges of modernity, most have aspired to innovation and ingenuity in the search for compromise and interaction with global capitalism in the twenty-first century.

The Iraqi Aggression Against Kuwait - Strategic Lessons and Implications for Europe (Paperback): Wolfgang F. Danspeckgruber,... The Iraqi Aggression Against Kuwait - Strategic Lessons and Implications for Europe (Paperback)
Wolfgang F. Danspeckgruber, Charles Tripp
R1,310 Discovery Miles 13 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The war for the liberation of Kuwait following the Iraqi invasion in 1990 rekindled the international community's geopolitical interest in the Gulf and helped define a new regional order. This book analyzes the political, strategic, and economic dimensions of the second Gulf War, with particular focus on military aspects. An international roster of experts treats issues of strategy, weapons technology, arms transfers, and the impact on the Arab state system. Of special interest is the exploration of the implications of the war for Japan, Germany, Russia, and Europe.

Egypt Under Mubarak (Paperback): Roger Owen, Charles Tripp Egypt Under Mubarak (Paperback)
Roger Owen, Charles Tripp
R1,406 Discovery Miles 14 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Egypt is one of the major powers in the Middle East. The vigour of its cultural life and the extent of its influence make it a force which cannot be ignored in the Arab world. Yet, despite the comparative confidence with which its rulers handle power, the country has a politically contradictory past with which to come to terms, as well as its role in a region of shifting political identity and allegiance. This book examines the causes and consequences of the many crises within the Egyptian political, sociological, economic and moral legacy and the strategies which Mubarak's government has devised to cope with that legacy. The book's concern is for the capacity of the present administration to avoid expediency and the generation of further crisis and rather to employ Egypt's considerable resources in the shaping of a distinct and effective role for the country.

The Iraqi Aggression Against Kuwait - Strategic Lessons and Implications for Europe (Hardcover): Wolfgang F. Danspeckgruber,... The Iraqi Aggression Against Kuwait - Strategic Lessons and Implications for Europe (Hardcover)
Wolfgang F. Danspeckgruber, Charles Tripp
R4,163 Discovery Miles 41 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The war for the liberation of Kuwait following the Iraqi invasion in 1990 rekindled the international community's geopolitical interest in the Gulf and helped define a new regional order. This book analyzes the political, strategic, and economic dimensions of the second Gulf War, with particular focus on military aspects. An international roster of experts treats issues of strategy, weapons technology, arms transfers, and the impact on the Arab state system. Of special interest is the exploration of the implications of the war for Japan, Germany, Russia, and Europe.

Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations and Regional Order (Paperback): Shahram Chubin, Charles Tripp Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations and Regional Order (Paperback)
Shahram Chubin, Charles Tripp
R825 Discovery Miles 8 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations and Regional Order studies relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing in particular on the period since 1991. After a brief introductory section examining the record of relations between these two countries in the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian revolution, the authors examine four aspects of their current relationship: - the military balance and military threat perceptions - opposing views on questions of regional security - ideological competition on Islamic issues, and - economic differences, expressed through oil production and pricing policies. Each of these issues directly affects the security of both the Iranian and Saudi governments. Deterioration in one aspect has the capacity to exacerbate relations in the other three, increasing mistrust and injecting a sense of imminent crisis into many of the day-to-day issues that arise between Iran and Saudi Arabia.;The factors which tend to destabilise this relationship have been reinforced during the past seventeen years, so much so that any schemes for managing the security of this key strategic region through the co-operation of its principal states will remain extremely remote.

Contemporary Egypt: Through Egyptian Eyes - Essays in Honour of P.J. Vatikiotis (Hardcover): Charles Tripp Contemporary Egypt: Through Egyptian Eyes - Essays in Honour of P.J. Vatikiotis (Hardcover)
Charles Tripp
R4,732 Discovery Miles 47 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The essays in this volume provide insight into the social forces, the political conflicts and the personalities that have shaped contemporary Egypt, and Egypt's current economic, political and diplomatic dilemmas. The press has been extraordinarily influential in shaping Egyptian political debate, and two essays here are devoted to an examination of its activities, and the efforts of those in power to control it, in different periods in Egypt's modern history. The careers of individuals politically active during the period of the Monarchy can offer considerable insight into contemporary currents in political life, and studies are provided here of al-Nathas, Makram Ebeid and Ali Mahir. The influence of foreign powers over the development of Egypt is an issue taken up in an essay on the relationship between Nasser and the United States. Finally, three chapters on the problems facing Egypt at political, economic and diplomatic levels - the last by Secretary General of the United Nations Dr Boutros Boutros-Ghali - provide an authoritative assessment of the general situation of contemporary Egypt. One purpose of the publication of this book is to honour Professor P.J. Vatiki.

Egypt Under Mubarak (Hardcover, New): Roger Owen, Charles Tripp Egypt Under Mubarak (Hardcover, New)
Roger Owen, Charles Tripp
R4,216 Discovery Miles 42 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


Contents:
1. Government and the State in Egypt Today Nazih N. Ayubi 2. The Role of the Official Opposition Mona Makram Ebeid 3. Political Crisis/Conflict in post-1967 Egypt Hani Shukrullah 4. Migration, Inflation and Social Mobility Galal A. Amin 5. Debt and Egypt's Financial Policies David Butter 6. Egypt: Some Issues in Agricultural Sector Policy Simon Commander 7. Egypt and the Region in the 1980s Charles Tripp

The Power and the People - Paths of Resistance in the Middle East (Hardcover, New): Charles Tripp The Power and the People - Paths of Resistance in the Middle East (Hardcover, New)
Charles Tripp
R1,900 R1,630 Discovery Miles 16 300 Save R270 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is about power. The power wielded over others by absolute monarchs, tyrannical totalitarian regimes and military occupiers - and the power of the people who resist and deny their rulers' claims to that authority by whatever means. The extraordinary events in the Middle East in 2011 offered a vivid example of how non-violent demonstration can topple seemingly invincible rulers. Drawing on these dramatic events and parallel moments in the modern history of the Middle East, from the violent uprisings in Algeria against the French in the early twentieth century, to revolution in Iran in 1979, and the Palestinian intifada, the book considers the ways in which the people have united to unseat their oppressors and fight against the status quo to shape a better future. The book also probes the relationship between power and forms of resistance and how common experiences of violence and repression create new collective identities. Nowhere is this more strikingly exemplified than in the art of the Middle East, its posters and graffiti, and its provocative installations which are discussed in the concluding chapter. This brilliant, yet unsettling book affords a panoramic view of the twentieth and twenty-first century Middle East through occupation, oppression, and political resistance.

The Power and the People - Paths of Resistance in the Middle East (Paperback, New): Charles Tripp The Power and the People - Paths of Resistance in the Middle East (Paperback, New)
Charles Tripp
R940 R769 Discovery Miles 7 690 Save R171 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is about power. The power wielded over others by absolute monarchs, tyrannical totalitarian regimes and military occupiers - and the power of the people who resist and deny their rulers' claims to that authority by whatever means. The extraordinary events in the Middle East in 2011 offered a vivid example of how non-violent demonstration can topple seemingly invincible rulers. Drawing on these dramatic events and parallel moments in the modern history of the Middle East, from the violent uprisings in Algeria against the French in the early twentieth century, to revolution in Iran in 1979, and the Palestinian intifada, the book considers the ways in which the people have united to unseat their oppressors and fight against the status quo to shape a better future. The book also probes the relationship between power and forms of resistance and how common experiences of violence and repression create new collective identities. Nowhere is this more strikingly exemplified than in the art of the Middle East, its posters and graffiti, and its provocative installations which are discussed in the concluding chapter. This brilliant, yet unsettling book affords a panoramic view of the twentieth and twenty-first century Middle East through occupation, oppression, and political resistance."

A History of Iraq (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition): Charles Tripp A History of Iraq (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)
Charles Tripp
R2,552 Discovery Miles 25 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

To understand Iraq, Charles Tripp's history is the book to read. Since its first appearance in 2000, it has become a classic in the field of Middle East studies, read and admired by students, soldiers, policymakers and journalists. The book is now updated to include the recent American invasion, the fall and capture of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent descent into civil strife. What is clear is that much that has happened since 2003 was foreshadowed in the account found in this book. Tripp's thesis is that the history of Iraq throughout the twentieth-century has made it what it is today, but also provides alternative futures. Unless this is properly understood, many of the themes explored in this book - patron-client relations, organized violence, sectarian, ethnic and tribal difference - will continue to exert a hold over the future of Iraq as they did over its past.

A History of Iraq (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Charles Tripp A History of Iraq (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Charles Tripp
R959 R788 Discovery Miles 7 880 Save R171 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

To understand Iraq, Charles Tripp's history is the book to read. Since its first appearance in 2000, it has become a classic in the field of Middle East studies, read and admired by students, soldiers, policymakers and journalists. The book is now updated to include the recent American invasion, the fall and capture of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent descent into civil strife. What is clear is that much that has happened since 2003 was foreshadowed in the account found in this book. Tripp's thesis is that the history of Iraq throughout the twentieth-century has made it what it is today, but also provides alternative futures. Unless this is properly understood, many of the themes explored in this book - patron-client relations, organized violence, sectarian, ethnic and tribal difference - will continue to exert a hold over the future of Iraq as they did over its past.

Middle Eastern Lectures No. 2 (Paperback): Charles Tripp Middle Eastern Lectures No. 2 (Paperback)
Charles Tripp; As told to P.J. Vatikiotis, Timur Kuran, Yezid Sayigh, Judith Miller
R409 Discovery Miles 4 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A collection of lectures that seek to represent current thinking on a variety of contemporary and historical issues in the the Middle East. Topics covered include Islamic economies, leaders, monarchs, historiography, and Jewish and Islamic civilizations.

Who's Who and Who Isn't... (Paperback): Charles Tripp Ryder Who's Who and Who Isn't... (Paperback)
Charles Tripp Ryder
R443 R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Save R85 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Who's Who And Who Isn't Charles Tripp Ryder Printed by Gilmore & Roesch, 1914

Islam and the Moral Economy - The Challenge of Capitalism (Paperback): Charles Tripp Islam and the Moral Economy - The Challenge of Capitalism (Paperback)
Charles Tripp
R992 Discovery Miles 9 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How do modern Muslims adapt their traditions to engage with today's world? Charles Tripp's erudite and incisive book considers one of the most significant challenges faced by Muslims over the last sixty years: the challenge of capitalism. By reference to the works of noted Muslim scholars, the author shows how, faced by this challenge, these intellectuals devised a range of strategies which have enabled Muslims to remain true to their faith, whilst engaging effectively with a world not of their own making. The work is framed around the development of their ideas on Islamic socialism, economics and the rationale for Islamic banking. While some Muslims have resorted to confrontation or insularity to cope with the challenges of modernity, most have aspired to innovation and ingenuity in the search for compromise and interaction with global capitalism in the twenty-first century.

Reflections - contemporary art of the Middle East and North Africa (Paperback): Venetia Porter, Charles Tripp, Natasha Morris Reflections - contemporary art of the Middle East and North Africa (Paperback)
Venetia Porter, Charles Tripp, Natasha Morris
R840 R698 Discovery Miles 6 980 Save R142 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Gertrude Bell and Iraq - A life and legacy (Hardcover): Paul Collins, Charles Tripp Gertrude Bell and Iraq - A life and legacy (Hardcover)
Paul Collins, Charles Tripp
R2,593 Discovery Miles 25 930 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This is a major re-evaluation of the life and legacy of Gertrude Lowthian Bell (1868-1926), the renowned scholar, explorer, writer, archaeologist, and British civil servant. The book examines Gertrude Bell's role in shaping British policy in the Middle East in the first part of the 20th century, her views of the cultures and peoples of the region, and her unusual position as a woman occupying a senior position in the British imperial administration. It focuses particularly on her involvement in Iraq and the part she played in the establishment of the Iraqi monarchy and the Iraqi state. In addition, the book examines her interests in Iraq's ancient past. She was instrumental in drawing up Iraq's first Antiquities Law in 1922 and in the foundation of the Iraq Museum in 1923. Gertrude Bell refused to be constrained by the expectations of the day, and was able to succeed in a man's world of high politics and diplomacy. She remains a controversial figure, however, especially in the context of the founding of the modern state of Iraq. Does she represent a more innocent age when the country was born out of the remnants of the Ottoman Empire, or does she personify the attitudes and decisions that have created today's divided Middle East? The volume's authors bring new insights to these questions.

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