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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Politics and Society Derek Hopwood. rule to include Arabia, Iraq and Syria. He and his sons, Faisal and Abdallah, were ambitious men and the British decided to back them in their ambition to drive the Ottomans from the area. The two ...
... Syria and dreams of an independent region were shattered. This had an incalculable effect on Syrian politics and history and on Syrian society which from then on was dedicated to driving the Zionists from Palestine and later to ...
... Syrian questions. Faisal was totally outmanoeuvred and the French treated ... Syrian economy, agriculture and industry were badly damaged by the war and ... politics were developing apace with the formation of political groupings ...
Politics and Society Derek Hopwood. By October 1919 Syria was in a parlous state. British occupying troops had gone ... Syrian politicians criticized Faisal and rejected the agreement. This was too much for General Gouraud, commander of ...
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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 | |