Modern Egypt
What Everyone Needs to Know®
(Sprache: Englisch)
This book introduces non-specialists to Egypt, a pivotal country in the Middle East whose future is critical to the region's stability and prosperity. It addresses the key events and themes needed to understand this fascinating country, including history,...
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This book introduces non-specialists to Egypt, a pivotal country in the Middle East whose future is critical to the region's stability and prosperity. It addresses the key events and themes needed to understand this fascinating country, including history, geography, religion, economy, society, foreign policy, and the 2011 uprising.
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With almost every news broadcast, we are reminded of the continuing instability of the Middle East, where state collapse, civil wars, and terrorism have combined to produce a region in turmoil. If the Middle East is to achieve a more stable and prosperous future, Egyptwhich possesses the regions largest population, a formidable military, and considerable soft powermust play a central role. Modern Egypt: What Everyone Needs to Know® by Bruce Rutherfordand Jeannie Sowers introduces readers to this influential country. The book begins with the 2011-2012 uprising that captured the worlds attention before turning to an overview of modern Egyptian history. The book then focuses on present-day Egyptian politics, society, demography, culture, and religion. It analyzes Egypts core problems, including deepening authoritarianism, high unemployment, widespread poverty, rapid population growth, and pollution. The book then concentrates on Egypts relations with the United States, Israel, Arabstates, and other world powers. Modern Egypt concludes by assessing the countrys ongoing challenges and suggesting strategies for addressing them. Conciseyet sweeping in coverage, the book provides the essential background for understanding this fascinating country and its potential to shape the future of the Middle East.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Modern Egypt “
Preface: Why Study Egypt?; 1 The Uprising of 2011 and Its Aftermath; 2 The Rise of Modern Egypt; 3 Building a New Regime: Nasser, Sadat, and Mubarak; 4 Economic Development and Human Welfare; 5 Environment, Natural Resources, and Quality of Life; 6 Religion; 7 Foreign Affairs; 8 Prospects and Challenges for the Future
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Bruce K. Rutherford , Jeannie Sowers
- 2018, 232 Seiten, Masse: 14,1 x 20,9 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10: 0190641150
- ISBN-13: 9780190641153
- Erscheinungsdatum: 22.10.2018
Sprache:
Englisch
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