The Politics of Sectarianism in Postwar Lebanon: Sectarian Governance in Postwar

Description: The Politics of Sectarianism in Postwar Lebanon by Bassel F. Salloukh, Rabie Barakat, Jinan S. Al-Habbal, Lara. W. Khattab, Shoghig Mikaelian A revealing study the damaging nature of Lebanese sectarianism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The wave of popular uprisings that swept across the Arab world starting in December 2010 rattled regimes from Morocco to Oman. However, Lebanons sectarian system proved immune to the domestic and regional pressures unleashed by the Arab Spring. How can this be explained? How has the countrys political elite dealt with challenges to the system? And, finally, what lessons can other Arab states draw from Lebanons sectarian experience?This book looks at the mix of institutional, clientelist, and discursive practices that sustain the sectarian nature of Lebanon. It exposes snapshots of an ever-expanding sectarian web that occupies substantial areas of everyday life and surveys struggles waged by opponents of the system - by women, teachers, public sector employees, students or coalitions across NGOs - and how their efforts are often sabotaged or contained by numerous systematic forces. Author Biography Bassel F. Salloukh is Associate Professor of Political Science at the Lebanese American University. He is author, co-author, and co-editor of a number of books including Beyond the Arab Spring (Lynne Rienner Firm, 2012) and The Politics of Sectarianism in Postwar Lebanon (Pluto, 2015).Rabie Barakat is Lecturer in Media Studies in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies at the American University of Beirut. He is a former news presenter and field reporter in different Arab news outlets and co-author of The Politics of Sectarianism in Postwar Lebanon (Pluto, 2015).Jinan S. Al-Habbal is a PhD candidate in International Relations at the University of St Andrews. She is the co-author of The Politics of Sectarianism in Postwar Lebanon (Pluto, 2015).Lara W. Khattab is a PhD candidate in Political Science at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. She is the co-author of The Politics of Sectarianism in Postwar Lebanon (Pluto, 2015).Shoghig Mikaelian is a PhD candidate in Political Science at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. She is the co-author of The Politics of Sectarianism in Postwar Lebanon (Pluto, 2015). Table of Contents Preface1. Introduction2. A Political History of Sectarian Institutions3. Institutions, Sectarian Populism and the Production of Docile Subjects4. Neoliberal Sectarianism and Associational Life5. Sectarianism and Struggles for Socio-economic Rights6. Elections, Electoral Laws and Sectarianism7. Between Sectarianism and Military Development: The Paradox of the Lebanese Armed Forces8. The Postwar Mediascape and Sectarian Demonizing9. Overlapping Domestic/Geopolitical Contests, Hizbullah and Sectarianism10. ConclusionNotesIndex Review Well-researched and theoretically rigourous ... highly recommended -- ChoiceA very thoughtful account of sectarianism. The authors theoretically rich post-culturalist lens offers considerable insight into the role played by institutions, discourse, clientalism, economic power, political mobilisation and regional context -- Rex Brynen, Professor of Political Science, McGill UniversityA must read for anyone interested in what is going on in Lebanon and the Middle East today -- James Tully, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Law, Indigenous Governance and Philosophy at the University of Victoria, Canada.An important contribution to the study of identity politics in the Middle East. Offers a far more compelling treatment than many journalistic accounts -- Melani Cammett, Professor of Government, Harvard UniversityA judicious and well-argued case for why sectarianism continues to dominate the Lebanese political system, even though there is nothing inevitable about that result -- F. Gregory Gause, III, John H. Lindsey 44 Chair, Professor of International Affairs and Head of the International Affairs Department at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M UniversityThe authors of this exceptional volume have added immeasurably to our understanding of the role of sectarian identities in all spheres of Lebanese life -- Steven Heydemann, Vice President, Applied Research on Conflict, United States Institute of PeaceA rigorous, timely examination of the reproduction of sectarianism -- Open DemocracyWell-researched and theoretically rigorous ... Highly recommended -- CHOICE Review Quote Well-researched and theoretically rigourous ... highly recommended Details ISBN074533413X Author Shoghig Mikaelian Pages 240 Publisher Pluto Press Year 2015 ISBN-10 074533413X ISBN-13 9780745334134 Format Paperback Imprint Pluto Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Sectarian Governance in Postwar Lebanon DEWEY 956.92045 Media Book Short Title POLITICS OF SECTARIANISM IN PO Language English UK Release Date 2015-07-20 Publication Date 2015-07-20 Illustrations 7 b&w figures AU Release Date 2015-07-20 NZ Release Date 2015-07-20 Alternative 9780745334141 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161822081;

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