Official Stories: Politics and National Narratives in Egypt and Algeria
(Part of the Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and Islamic Societies and Cultures Series)
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Until the recent uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa, the resilience of authoritarian regimes seemed a fundamental feature of regional politics. While economic, political, and internal security policies are most often considered in discussions of regime maintenance, Laurie Brand introduces a new factor, that of national narratives. Portrayals of a country's founding, identity, and bases of unity can be a powerful strategy in sustaining...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:080479216X
ISBN13:9780804792165
Release Date:September 2014
Publisher:Stanford University Press
Length:296 Pages
Weight:0.71 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.1"
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