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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... schools. From its position on the borders of Anatolia and on the routes to inner Asia, Aleppo became an important trading centre, importing from and exporting to Europe. The Ottomans continued to adorn the city so that today it ...
... century who offered a separate educational system. The danger was evident that a Western-type education might alienate them from their Muslim neighbours who attended more traditional schools. The Europeans who brought.
Politics and Society Derek Hopwood. neighbours who attended more traditional schools. The Europeans who brought education did in fact cause disruption to the traditional pattern. They influenced the minds of the children and their ...
... schools and colleges which offered Western education to students, primarily Christians, who had little previous knowledge of Europe. The consuls offered 'protection' to different religious groups and in so doing turned their protégés ...
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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 | |