The Egyptian Dream : Egyptian National Identity and Uprisings

Mellor, Noha

Edinburgh University Press（2015/11発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 200 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781474403191
• DDC分類 962.05

Full Description

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.

Contents

Preface
Introduction: Weak state - weak society

Mother Egypt: the gift of the Nile
Ibn al-balad: the true son of Egypt
Misri Effendi - The squeezed middle-class
The 'As if' State
Tools of mass persuasion
Language of division or unity?
The intellectuals' identity crisis
When Egyptians revolt

Conclusion
References