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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... IRAQ Amman JORDAN RED SEA SAUDI ARABIA km 1000 Map 1 Syria's neighbours CASPIAN SEA USSR Islamabad- AFGHANISTAN ... IRAQ Abu Kemal DAMASCUS Qunaitra JAULAN -Israeli withdrawal line 1974 0 80 160 km Suwaida 0 50 100 miles Derea JORDAN Map ...
Politics and Society Derek Hopwood. MEDITERRANEAN SEA Latakia LEBANON SYRIA Beirut Damascus JAULAN Haifaj IRAQ Beit - Shan Tel Aviv Amman Jerusalem Gaza Dead Alexandria Port Said Sea Ismailiya . El Arish Kantaral Beersheba JORDAN Cairo ...
... Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. From north to south the region stretches over 800 kilometres and at its widest is 480 kilometres. The state of Syria comprises over half of the total area. It is triangular in shape with a portion taken out ...
... Iraq , formerly known as Mesopotamia - ' between two rivers ' in Greek . The Euphrates with tributaries is the longest and most important river in Syria ( 670 kilometres ) and represents more than 80 per cent of the country's water ...
... Iraq. There is no single element in Syria which draws the country together in a similar fashion. Nevertheless, water resources have to be carefully used and economically exploited. Rainfall is badly distributed and varies from year to ...
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 | |