Syria 1945-1986 (RLE Syria): Politics and SocietySyria has often lacked sympathetic observers. This book tries to interpret the country and its people in terms of how they see their own history and of what they are trying to achieve. More than a political or diplomatic history, it discusses the economy, society, education and culture to help the reader understand and explain modern Syria. A description of the country deals with the physical and other factors which have influenced Syria’s development. An historical survey concentrates mainly on the period after the Second World War and explains why a knowledge of Syrian history is important and why Syrians look at their history in the way they do. The achievements, problems and failures of President Asad are fully discussed. Further chapters explain the ideological factors which have been of vital importance in Syrian politics, the development of education, the economy and society. The author looks at examples of contemporary Syrian literature and the way in which writers view the problems of their society and culture. This is a clear, succinct and readable account of modern Syria which will be essential for all those studying the Middle East, the developing world or international relations. |
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... Arab members of the Orthodox church, the church of Greece and Russia which grew out of the split between Byzantium ... nationalism'. It was an indication of the Orthodox Arab's devotion to the nationalist cause which has lasted to this ...
... nationalism and have sometimes been accused of preferring the West to the Arab world. The Maronites in Lebanon have carried this to the extreme of fighting their Muslim neighbours in an effort to keep the country Christian and escape ...
... Arab world were also taken into the Ottoman Empire and, until the end of the First World War, Arab and Turkish ... nationalism. Most of these came to the Middle East from Europe and were gradually integrated into local society. Nationalism ...
... Arab entity ? The first stirrings of Arab nationalism came from a small group in Beirut in the 1870s which called for the strengthening of feelings of patriotism and love of one's country , in this case Syria . There was as yet little ...
... Arab revolt against the Turks in return for British aid and promises of ... Arabs expected much more than they got. Had he been given all the territory he ... nationalism, a movement which claimed Palestine as the national homeland of ...
Contents
1935 | |
Independence 19451970 | 1945 |
Syria under Asad 19711986 | 18 |
Politics and Ideologies | |
The Search for Economic Progress | |
The Pursuit of Education | |
The Growth of Culture | |
People and Society | |
Conclusion | |
Index | |