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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... Independence 1945-1970 4. Syria under Asad 1971-1986 5. Politics and Ideologies 6. The Search for Economic Progress 7. The Pursuit of Education 8. The Growth of Culture 9. People and Society 10. Conclusion Chronology of Events Important ...
... independence Damascus has continued to expand as the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic, becoming a centre of industry, culture and development and attracting more and more immigrants. In the 1980s its population had reached more than ...
... Ottoman Sultan, Abd al-Hamid, a heavy- handed dictatorship was imposed on the empire which led the Syrians to try to think of ways of improving an oppressive situation. One obvious answer was national independence - but on what.
... independence . They had begun to think of means of implementing this 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 ...
... independence. How then could the British government promise to encourage the large-scale immigration of another people? In accepting later the Mandate for Palestine Britain undertook to secure the establishment of the Jewish national ...
Contents
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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 | |