The Arab Spring [electronic resource] / edited by Paul McCaffrey

Published:: Ipswich, Mass. : H.W. Wilson, 2012.
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (xv, 207 pages) : illustrations
Additional Creators:: McCaffrey, Paul, 1977- and Gale Group

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Contents:

Whither the Arab spring? -- The awakening of revolution in Tunisia -- Egypt : Tahrir Square and after -- Libya : Qaddafi's downfall -- Syria : twililght of the Assad regime? -- Elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula : Bahrain and Yemen -- The political economy of revolution.

Summary:

This book covers the demonstrations and revolutions in the Arab world, during the spring of 2011. It discusses the history of these revolutions, America's role in them, their causes, impact on the world at large and their implications for the future.

Subject(s):

Democratization—Arab countries—History—21st century
Protest movements—Arab countries—History—21st century
Arab countries—Politics and government—21st century

ISBN:

9780824212674 (electronic book)
9780824211165

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AVAILABLE ONLINE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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