The Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait: Religion, Identity and Otherness in the Analysis of War and Conflict - Couverture souple

Hassan, Hamdi A.

 
9780745314112: The Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait: Religion, Identity and Otherness in the Analysis of War and Conflict
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0745314112 ISBN 13 : 9780745314112
Editeur : Pluto Press, 1999

Synopsis

'Broadens current debates on the future of Islamic societies.' Middle East Focusing on the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, Hamdi Hassan offers a balanced examination of the motivation of the Iraqi polity and the conditions which accelerated and facilitated the decision to invade. Critical of the traditional approach of most Middle East studies, The Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait offers a counterpoint to Western interpretations of this key event in the contemporary history of the Middle East. Hassan examines how Saddam Hussein assessed and responded to American and Israeli intentions after the invasion, the reaction of other Arab states, and the unprecedented grassroots support for the Iraqi leadership. In this context, the author examines the social structure of Iraqi society - families, clans and regional alliances - and the importance of Ba'athism. Hassan also examines the political structure of the country, relating the identity of Arabism - the religion and language which is associated closely with the Pan Arabist ideals - to Iraqi foreign policy. 'If you're not satisfied with the mainstream western press's explanation of Saddam Hussein's behaviour or why he's still in power, then read this book. . . A powerful antidote to the uninformed, prejuding drivel that is the standard western media fare.' Spectre

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À propos de l'auteur

Hamdi Hassan is a consultant to the Swedish National Labour Market Administration, working on cases of employment and the integration of immigrants. He has been associated with Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies and the University of Stockholm, where he taught political theory.

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Éditeur
Pluto Press
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0745314112
ISBN 13 
9780745314112
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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ISBN 10 :  0745314163 ISBN 13 :  9780745314167
Editeur : Pluto Press, 1999
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