The Egyptian Dream : Egyptian National Identity and Uprisings /
Mellor, Noha
The Egyptian Dream : Egyptian National Identity and Uprisings / Noha Mellor. - 1 online resource (200 p.)
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
Explores the struggle to define Egyptian national identity post-independenceThe story of Egyptian identity from the beginning of the twentieth century is one constructed by statesmen, intellectuals and Islamic thinkers. This book argues that the current fragmentation of Egypt's political scene reflects the increasing social division in a country where 'the people' are demanding a redefinition of their national identity. Scrutinising the society behind the uprisings that began in 2011 and their diverse economic, ideological and sectorial demands, it also looks at the desperate state's attempt to construct a unified Egyptian identity - an attempt which has resulted in further splitting Egyptian society.Key FeaturesConsiders the social context that caused and continues to stir the conflict in EgyptOffers a fresh perspective on Egyptian society and its multiple layersFocuses on the role of language and education in enforcing the status quoIncludes case studies illustrating the development of nationalist discourse in Egypt
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9781474403191 9781474403207
10.1515/9781474403207 doi
2015509899
Egyptians--Ethnic identity.
National characteristics, Egyptian.
Political culture--Egypt.
Youth--Political activity--Egypt.
Islamic Studies.
HISTORY / Middle East / Egypt (see also Ancient / Egypt).
DT70 / .M377 2016 DT70 / .M377 2016
The Egyptian Dream : Egyptian National Identity and Uprisings / Noha Mellor. - 1 online resource (200 p.)
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
Explores the struggle to define Egyptian national identity post-independenceThe story of Egyptian identity from the beginning of the twentieth century is one constructed by statesmen, intellectuals and Islamic thinkers. This book argues that the current fragmentation of Egypt's political scene reflects the increasing social division in a country where 'the people' are demanding a redefinition of their national identity. Scrutinising the society behind the uprisings that began in 2011 and their diverse economic, ideological and sectorial demands, it also looks at the desperate state's attempt to construct a unified Egyptian identity - an attempt which has resulted in further splitting Egyptian society.Key FeaturesConsiders the social context that caused and continues to stir the conflict in EgyptOffers a fresh perspective on Egyptian society and its multiple layersFocuses on the role of language and education in enforcing the status quoIncludes case studies illustrating the development of nationalist discourse in Egypt
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9781474403191 9781474403207
10.1515/9781474403207 doi
2015509899
Egyptians--Ethnic identity.
National characteristics, Egyptian.
Political culture--Egypt.
Youth--Political activity--Egypt.
Islamic Studies.
HISTORY / Middle East / Egypt (see also Ancient / Egypt).
DT70 / .M377 2016 DT70 / .M377 2016