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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... Syrian colleagues and friends and with scholars studying Syria. Among them I would like to mention Ruth and Kamal Abu Deeb, great friends and commentators on the Arab and Syrian scenes; Abd al-Nabi Staif, a friend and colleague in ...
... in Syria , on the border with Lebanon , known in Arabic as Jabal al - Shaikh - the grey - haired mountain . It drops southward into the plateaux of the Hauran and the Jaulan Heights.1 The Hauran , treeless with few springs but abundant ...
... In Syria the mountains are much less accessible to the urban population. The desert affects inland Syria. Less rain falls – in some areas none at all – and the temperatures rise to the mid-40s. Hot, dust-laden winds blow over the cities ...
... in Syria scarce water supplies are carefully preserved and exploited , usually through wells or skilfully built underground irrigation canals . Towns and Cities - Just as there is no single river uniting Syria , so the towns and cities ...
... districts and has expanded into another modern urban complex. The two towns have been the bases of important families in Syrian politics and therefore are also rivals to Damascus. Islam The towns and cities of Syria have tended 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 | |