Islam and democracy perspectives on the Arab Spring

This book explores changes in the Middle East and North Africa in the aftermath of the Arab Spring by giving a brief history of developments. It discusses the types of challenges that these countries have faced, and continue to face, during their democratic transitions. It offers readers a more comp...

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Other Authors: Noi, Aylin Unver (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne Cambridge Scholars Publishing 2013
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Summary:This book explores changes in the Middle East and North Africa in the aftermath of the Arab Spring by giving a brief history of developments. It discusses the types of challenges that these countries have faced, and continue to face, during their democratic transitions. It offers readers a more complete overview of the complex and interrelated aspects of the Arab Spring and the roles of Islam and democracy in these ongoing developments.
Item Description:"The idea for this book emerged during an international conference entitled "The Arab Spring: Getting it Right", convened in Washington, DC in May 2012"--Acknowledgements.
Physical Description:ix, 241 pages illustrations 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1443847143 (hardback)
9781443847148 (hardback)