The Egyptian Dream
Egyptian National Identity and Uprisings
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2015
Edinburgh University Press (Verlag)
978-1-4744-0319-1 (ISBN)
Edinburgh University Press (Verlag)
978-1-4744-0319-1 (ISBN)
Explores the struggle to define Egyptian national identity post-independence.
The story of Egyptian identity from the beginning of the twentieth century is one constructed by statesmen, intellectuals and Islamic thinkers. This book argues that the current fragmentation of Egypt's political scene reflects the increasing social division in a country where 'the people' are demanding a redefinition of their national identity. Scrutinising the society behind the uprisings that began in 2011 and their diverse economic, ideological and sectorial demands, it also looks at the desperate state's attempt to construct a unified Egyptian identity – an attempt which has resulted in further splitting Egyptian society.
The story of Egyptian identity from the beginning of the twentieth century is one constructed by statesmen, intellectuals and Islamic thinkers. This book argues that the current fragmentation of Egypt's political scene reflects the increasing social division in a country where 'the people' are demanding a redefinition of their national identity. Scrutinising the society behind the uprisings that began in 2011 and their diverse economic, ideological and sectorial demands, it also looks at the desperate state's attempt to construct a unified Egyptian identity – an attempt which has resulted in further splitting Egyptian society.
Noha Mellor is Professor of Media at Bedfordshire University. She is the author of The Making of Arab News (2005), Modern Arab Journalism (Edinburgh University Press, 2007), Arab Journalists in Transnational Media (2011) and Arab Media (2011).
Preface
Introduction: Weak state – weak society
Mother Egypt: the gift of the Nile
Ibn al-balad: the true son of Egypt
Misri Effendi - The squeezed middle-class
The ‘As if’ State
Tools of mass persuasion
Language of division or unity?
The intellectuals’ identity crisis
When Egyptians revolt
Conclusion
References
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.11.2015 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Edinburgh |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 463 g |
| Themenwelt | Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918) |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Zeitgeschichte | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Religionsgeschichte | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Islam | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4744-0319-0 / 1474403190 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4744-0319-1 / 9781474403191 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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