Authoritarianism in Syria: Institutions and Social Conflict, 1946 1970

by Steven Heydemann

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For almost forty years Syria has been ruled by a populist authoritarian regime under the Ba'th Party, led since 1970 by President Hafiz al-Asad. The durability and resilience of this regime is a striking contrast to the instability and intense social conflict that preceded the Bath's seizure of power, when Syria was seen as among the least stable of Arab states. This dramatic transition raises questions about how the Ba'th succeeded in constructing...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0801429323

ISBN13:9780801429323

Release Date:August 1999

Publisher:Cornell University Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:1.09 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Civil Rights & Liberties Comparative Politics History Legal Theory & Systems Middle East Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Non-US Legal Systems Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences

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