Online Catalogue:BROWSE BY COUNTRY AND REGION:NORTH AFRICA:Politics
A study of the responses to democratisation of government in the Maghreb. The author examines the role of the media, society and the authorities in creating both opposition and support for the changes. Index, notes, refs, xii, 212pp, UK. ZED BOOKS.
2003 1842771612 Paperback Our Price: £15.95
Offers a critical assessment of the role of the European Union in promoting human rights in the world. BNS, 225pp, UK. FRANK CASS, 071465292X
2002 Hardback Our Price: £65.00
Examines the influence of Islamist movements in national and international power politics, in the equilibrium of the world of finance, and the articulation of gender issues in Islamic and non Islamic countries alike, including Sudan, Algeria and Egypt. Index, 198pp, UK. ROUTLEDGE.
2005 0415362679 Paperback Our Price: £22.99
Originally written after Anwar Sadat's assassination in 1981, the Egyptian philosopher's work is now available in English for the first time. Zakariyya critiques contemporary islamism and secularism, and discusses implementation of shariah. Translated and with an introduction and bibliography by Ibrahim M. Abu Rabi'. Index, bib, notes, xxv, 170pp, UK. PLUTO PRESS.
2005 0745322468 Paperback Our Price: £15.99
A collection of ten essays which explore the complex relationships between individuals, social groups and the state in contemporary North Africa. Index, notes, b/w photographs, 186pp, UK, 071468337X
2003 Paperback Our Price: £17.95
An examination of locally produced filmmaking in post independence Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia (1960s to present). Also analyzes ten particular films, among them El Chergui, Chronicle of the Years of Embers, Omar Gatlato, Halfaouine and Ali Zaoua. Appendices feature useful dictionary of feature filmmakers and a chronological list of films. Index, bib, notes, apps, b/w photographs, list of acronyms, xv, 278pp, USA. INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS.
2005 025321744X Paperback Our Price: £17.95
Argues that many analysts miss what is going on in Islamic societies because they fail to recognise the kin-based model of social and political life, which the author contrasts with the Western class-centred model. In a skilful synthesis, she shows how the logic of Islamic legal codes and kin-based political power affect the position of women. Maps, notes, bib, index, xix, 341pp. USA. California UP, 0520225767
2001 Paperback Our Price: £15.95