The Egyptian Dream: Egyptian National Identity and Uprisings

ISBN-13: 9781474403191 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 192 str.

Noha Mellor

Opis

"The 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."

Spis treści

Preface; Introduction: Weak state – weak society; 1. Mother Egypt: the gift of the Nile; 2. Ibn al-balad: the true son of Egypt; 3. Misri Effendi - The squeezed middle-class; 4. The ‘As if’ State; 5. Tools of mass persuasion; 6. Language of division or unity?; 7. The intellectuals’ identity crisis; 8. When Egyptians revolt; Conclusion; References.