Tom Najem is Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Political Science, University of Windsor, Canada. He teaches in the areas of International Relations and Comparative Politics (Developing World), with a regional specialization in the Middle East.
In a time of great political change and unrest in the Middle East, this highly topical text offers a succinct account of the contemporary political environment in Lebanon. Tom Najem provides both a developed understanding of the pre-civil war system and an analysis of how circumstances resulting from the civil war combined with essential pre-war elements to define politics in Lebanon.
Systematically exploring Lebanon´s history, society and politics, the author stresses the importance of the crucial role of external actors in the Lebanese system. The analysis encompasses:
- the formation of the state
- weaknesses and dynamics of the Lebanese state
- the civil war
- post-war government and change
- the Lebanese economy
- foreign policy.
Written in a clear and accessible manner, this book fills a conspicuous gap in the existing academic literature on Lebanon. It will be of interest not only to students of international politics and Middle East studies, but also to anyone travelling in or wanting to learn more about the region.
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Only book to provide concise and lucid overview of contemporary Lebanon. Most recent books focus on the civil war or pre-war era
Contains chapters on the formation of the state and its political structures, its history, the civil war, the restoration of Lebanon and its economy
Lebanon is a key factor in the high profile Middle East conflict
Introduction 1. The Formation of the Modern Lebanese State 2. The Civil War: 1975-1990 3. The Post-War Political System 4. Post-War Reconstruction and the Economy 5. Post-War Foreign Policy: Syrian Penetration and Lebanese Interests. Conclusion
Introduction 1. The Formation of the Modern Lebanese State 2. The Civil War: 1975-1990 3. The Post-War Political System 4. Post-War Reconstruction and the Economy 5. Post-War Foreign Policy: Syrian Penetration and Lebanese Interests. Conclusion
Written in a clear and systematic manner, this highly topical read fills a conspicuous gap in existing academic literature on the contemporary political environment and society in Lebanon. Divided into two parts, Part One examines the pre-civil war system, the circumstances of its formation, its unique characteristics, its weaknesses and dynamics and Part Two analyses how circumstances resulting from the civil war combined with essential pre-war elements to define the contemporary political processes in Lebanon.
Examines the pre-civil war system, the circumstances of its formation, its unique characteristics, its weaknesses and dynamics. This title analyses how circumstances resulting from the civil war combined with essential pre-war elements to define the contemporary political processes in Lebanon.
Written in a clear and systematic manner, this highly topical read fills a conspicuous gap in existing academic literature on the contemporary political environment and society in Lebanon. Divided into two parts, Part One examines the pre-civil war system, the circumstances of its formation, its unique characteristics, its weaknesses and dynamics and Part Two analyses how circumstances resulting from the civil war combined with essential pre-war elements to define the contemporary political processes in Lebanon.
In a time of great political change and unrest in the Middle East, this highly topical text offers a succinct account of the contemporary political environment in Lebanon. Tom Najem provides both a developed understanding of the pre-civil war system and an analysis of how circumstances resulting from the civil war combined with essential pre-war elements to define politics in Lebanon.
Systematically exploring Lebanon's history, society and politics, the author stresses the importance of the crucial role of external actors in the Lebanese system. The analysis encompasses:
- the formation of the state
- weaknesses and dynamics of the Lebanese state
- the civil war
- post-war government and change
- the Lebanese economy
- foreign policy.
Written in a clear and accessible manner, this book fills a conspicuous gap in the existing academic literature on Lebanon. It will be of interest not only to students of international politics and Middle East studies, but also to anyone travelling in or wanting to learn more about the region.
Über den Autor
Tom Najem is Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Political Science, University of Windsor, Canada. He teaches in the areas of International Relations and Comparative Politics (Developing World), with a regional specialization in the Middle East.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction 1. The Formation of the Modern Lebanese State 2. The Civil War: 1975-1990 3. The Post-War Political System 4. Post-War Reconstruction and the Economy 5. Post-War Foreign Policy: Syrian Penetration and Lebanese Interests. Conclusion
Klappentext
Written in a clear and systematic manner, this highly topic read fills an conspicuous gap in existing academic literature on the contemporary political environment and society in Lebanon. Divided into two parts, Part One examines the pre-civil war system, the circumstances of its formation, its unique characteristics, its weaknesses and dynamics and Part Two analyses how circumstances resulting from the civil war combined with essential pre-war elements to define the contemporary political processes in Lebanon.
