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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... political participation in society . The weight of local feeling cannot be overstressed in trying to understand the complex of Syrian politics . There are nine such agro - cities , some larger and more important than others . Each ...
... Syrian services. New suburbs, often with tree- lined roads, were developed ... Syrian Arab Republic, becoming a centre of industry, culture and development and ... politics and therefore are also rivals to Damascus. Islam The towns and ...
... political centre of Islam moved to Syria and to a new dynasty, the Arabs of Iraq began an opposition movement in the name of the heirs of Ali. Gradually this political opposition inspired a new doctrine (opposed to the accepted doctrine ...
... Syrian people and of religion. There was no attempt at Turkish colonization and the ethnic and political structure of Syria was not seriously affected by the Ottoman conquest. Turkish governors and soldiers came and went and taxes had ...
... Syria had experienced security and a regular system of government, perhaps also a new sense of political cohesion, and an opening to European activity and influence. It was the beginning of a new era in Syrian history. The Ottomans ...
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 | |