Islam and the Arab revolutions : the ulama between democracy and autocracy /
The Arab revolutions of 2011 were a transformative moment in the modern history of the Middle East, as people rose up against long-standing autocrats throughout the region. With the passage of time, results have been decidedly mixed, with initial success stories like Tunisia contrasting with the eme...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Hurst & Company,
2022.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The Arab revolutions of 2011 were a transformative moment in the modern history of the Middle East, as people rose up against long-standing autocrats throughout the region. With the passage of time, results have been decidedly mixed, with initial success stories like Tunisia contrasting with the emergence of even more repressive dictatorships in Egypt. Focusing primarily on Egypt, this book considers a relatively understudied dimension of these revolutions: the role of prominent religious scholars, known as the ulama. |
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| Item Description: | Previously issued in print: 2021. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Audience: | Specialized. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780197650196 0197650198 0197613616 9780197613610 |