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The People Want

Paperback • 2013 • English

The People Want

By Gilbert Achcar

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About the book

"The people want ...": This first half of slogans chanted by millions of Arab protesters since 2011 revealed a long-repressed craving for democracy. But huge social and economic problems were also laid bare by the protestors' demands. Simplistic interpretations of the uprising that has been shaking the Arab world since a young street vendor set himself on fire in Central Tunisia, on 17 December 2010, seek to portray it as purely political, or explain it by culture, age, religion, if not conspira...Show more

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9780520280519

Publisher

University of California Press

Published year

2013

Language

English

Original title

The People Want

Format

Paperback

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