Contemporary Egypt: Through Egyptian Eyes: Essays in Honour of P.J. Vatikiotis

ISBN-13: 9780415061032 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 172 str.

Charles Tripp

Opis

The essays in this volume provide insight into the social forces, the political conflicts and the personalities that have shaped contemporary Egypt, and Egypt's current economic, political and diplomatic dilemmas. The press has been extraordinarily influential in shaping Egyptian political debate, and two essays here are devoted to an examination of its activities, and the efforts of those in power to control it, in different periods in Egypt's modern history. The careers of individuals politically active during the period of the Monarchy can offer considerable insight into contemporary currents in political life, and studies are provided here of al-Nathas, Makram Ebeid and Ali Mahir. The influence of foreign powers over the development of Egypt is an issue taken up in an essay on the relationship between Nasser and the United States. Finally, three chapters on the problems facing Egypt at political, economic and diplomatic levels - the last by Secretary General of the United Nations Dr Boutros Boutros-Ghali - provide an authoritative assessment of the general situation of contemporary Egypt. One purpose of the publication of this book is to honour Professor P.J. Vatiki.

Recenzje

`In any event, both the first, more historical section of the book, and the second, more current section, together comprise a comprehensive research whole, whose thoroughness and upbeat tone constitute a fitting historiographical gesture in honour of Professor P.J. Vatikiotis.' Israel Gershoni, Middle Eastern Studies

Spis treści

Foreword  1. The Political Press in Egypt 1882-1914 Abbas Kelidar  2. Makram Ebeid: Politician of the Majority Party Mustafa El-Feki  3. Ali Mahir and the Politics of the Egyptian Army 1936-1942 Charles Tripp  4. Mustafa Al-Nahhas and Political Leadership Alaa al-Din Al-Hadidy  5. Relations between Egypt and the US in the 1950s Muhammad Abd al-Wahab Sayed-Ahmed  6. Nasser and the Egyptian Press Sonia Dabous  Egypt in the Balance Walid Kazziha  7. Interpretations and Misinterpretations of the Egyptian Economy Abel Beshai  8. Egyptian Diplomacy: East-West Detente and North-South Dialogue Boutros Boutros-Ghali

O autorze

Charles Tripp