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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... the country Christian and escape Muslim domination. The Catholics in Syria itself are too few in number to do other than acquiesce in the situation. Notes. The quotations at the beginning of each chapter are taken from Choice of texts ...
... the country to further his own ambitions. He was a formidable man who inaugurated a new era in Egyptian history by changing it economically and socially. He welcomed European influence and he sent students to study abroad and invited ...
... the country under a strong central administration (the first time for centuries), collected taxes and conscripted Syrians into his armies. He created local administrative councils on which Christians and Jews were represented. Large ...
... country , in this case Syria . There was as yet little call to break away from the Ottoman Empire , rather to develop Syria within it . Their slogan was Our homeland is the Empire , our country Syria ' . By 1912 a party had been formed ...
... countries was disposed of. Palestine, Jordan and Iraq were given to Britain, Syria and Lebanon (separated from each ... countries. The French were not prepared to tolerate any demands from these new politicians or from Faisal himself. By ...
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 | |