Bibliograph

The new authoritarianism in the Middle East and North Africa, Stephen J. King

Type

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The new authoritarianism in the Middle East and North Africa, Stephen J. King

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The new authoritarianism in the Middle East and North Africa

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Stephen J. King

Series statement

Indiana series in Middle East studies

Summary

Stephen J. King considers the reasons that international and domestic efforts toward democratization have failed to take hold in the Arab world. Focusing on Egypt, Tunisia, Syria, and Algeria, he suggests that a complex set of variables characterizes authoritarian rule and helps to explain both its dynamism and its persistence. King addresses, but moves beyond, how religion and the strongly patriarchal culture influence state structure, policy configuration, ruling coalitions, and legitimization and privatization strategies. He shows how the transformation of authoritarianism has taken place amid shifting social relations and political institutions and how these changes have affected the lives of millions. Ultimately, King's forward-thinking analysis offers a way to enhance the prospects for democracy in the Middle East and North Africa

Target audience

adult

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