The Arab State and Neo-Liberal Globalization: The Restructuring of State Power in the Middle East - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863723896 ISBN 13: 9780863723896

Publisher: Ithaca Press, 2012

Synopsis

Now available in paperback, this collection of essays offers an alternative approach to the study of today's Arab states by focusing on their participation in neo-liberal globalization rather than on authoritarianism or Islam. The effects of the restructuring of traditional state power engendered by globalization are analyzed separately, through updated empirical research into the political, economic, and security processes of each country considered. Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia are the case studies selected to represent different paths towards a shared model of a 'new' Arab state which, far from representing an exceptional case of resilience against global trends, may be seen in many instances as typifying their effects. The book offers both an overall conceptualization of change affecting the Arab states, domestically and internationally, and a series of in-depth case studies by country and functional areas. It is extremely timely when viewed within the context of the current political unrest and unprecedented change within the Middle East. This paperback edition includes a new preface which links the author's research to the current Arab Spring crisis.

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About the Author

Laura Guazzone is Professor of the Contemporary History of the Arab Countries at 'La Sapienza' University of Rome. Daniela Pioppi is Senior Research Fellow at the Italian Institute of International affairs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ithaca Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863723896
• ISBN 13: 9780863723896
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 440
• Editor: Guazzone Laura, Pioppi Daniela