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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... aim has been to try to explain why Syria behaves as it does and the historical reasons for this behaviour. It has not ... aims are clear, yet the methods adopted to further them are impossible for many people to accept. The Syrians would ...
... aim when everything was turned upside down by the outbreak of the First World War . The First World War What was said and done during the First World War in relation to the Arab world , particularly Greater Syria , has been the subject ...
... aim of the Arabs was complete unity and that Syria was quite capable of managing its own affairs. These words fell on deaf ears3 and, despite some rather tense Anglo-French rivalry, when the Allies met later at the San Remo conference ...
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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 | |