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The Tunisian revolution and democratic transition : the role of al-Nahdah

Title

The Tunisian revolution and democratic transition : the role of al-Nahdah / Mohammad Dawood Sofi.

Author

Sofi, Mohammad Dawood

Publication

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2022.
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Description

xvi, 172 pages; 24 cm.

Summary

"Drawing on the history of post-independence Tunisia, the book studies the evolution of al-Nahḍah as a political party in Tunisia and its role in a protracted struggle to shape the post-authoritarian order on democratic lines. It explores al-Nahḍah's encounter with the Tunisian state, society, and beyond that resulted in shaping its fluctuating expressions of ideology and character. State repression, political participation, or internal differentiation (among others) place an Islamic movement (in this case al-Nahḍah) in such a situation that demands a perpetual re-evaluation as well as implementation of ideology, objectives, and political programmes. The study explains how the socio-political setting in Tunisia demanded various ideologically opposite currents (Islamic, liberal, or leftist) to endure cross-ideological cooperation either to contest authoritarian regime(s) or to engage in political process(es). It more importantly analyses the trajectory of a gradual democratization process in the country and provides evidence explaining the impact and importance of a vibrant civil society, building alliances, and sharing power. The book provides comparative, analytical attention to the primary sources on these issues, to create a critical historiography. It, thus, adds to the body of literature on the state, society, and politics in the MENA region and particularly targets students, scholars, and social scientists interested in understanding the nature of power and politics in Tunisia and beyond"--

Series Statement

Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Democratization and Government ; 30

Uniform Title

Routledge studies in Middle Eastern democratization and government ; 30.

Subject

Genre/Form

History.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Introduction -- Section 1. Reading the History of Hizb al-Nahdah. Hizb al-Nahdah: Causes, origins, and early development -- From Al-Jama'ah al-Islamıiyyah to Harkah al-Ittijah al-Islamı -- Hizb al-Nahdah: The fall of Bourguiba and the engagement with Bin Ali -- Section 2. The Genesis of the Tunisian Revolution: A Discussion. Tunisian Revolution in the backdrop of Arab Spring -- The path to Tunisian Revolution -- Section 3. Post-Revolution Political Milieu of Tunisia: Understanding the Role of al-Nahdah. Post-revolution Tunisia and the path to democratic transition -- Hizb al-Nahdah: Power, politics, and the governance test -- Conclusion.

Call Number

JFE 22-1976

ISBN

9780367762308
0367762307
9780367762315
0367762315

LCCN

2021028420

OCLC

1268122713

Author

Sofi, Mohammad Dawood, author.

Title

The Tunisian revolution and democratic transition : the role of al-Nahdah / Mohammad Dawood Sofi.

Publisher

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2022.

Copyright Date

Edition

First Edition.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Democratization and Government ; 30

Routledge studies in Middle Eastern democratization and government ; 30.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chronological Term

Since 1987

Other Form:

Online version: Sofi, Mohammad Dawood. Tunisian revolution and democratic transition First Edition. New York : Routledge, 2022 9781003166030 (DLC) 2021028421

Research Call Number

JFE 22-1976

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