Lebanon's Second Republic Prospects for the Twenty-First Century |
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| Editor:
| Ellis, Kail C. |
| Contribution by:
| Villanova University, Center for Arab and Islamic Studies Staff,
Jaamiah al-Lubnaanaiyah al-Amairikaiyah Staff, |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8130-2539-1 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2002 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Florida
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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"A fascinating collection of articles that go far to explain the social, political, and economic trials and tribulations of Lebanon today."--James A. Bill, College of William and Mary
The wide range of seemingly intractable political, social, and economic situations affecting Lebanon's struggle to define itself and its future role in the Middle East are examined in this collection. Looking beyond concerns of politics and international relations, the contributors...
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"A fascinating collection of articles that go far to explain the social, political, and economic trials and tribulations of Lebanon today."--James A. Bill, College of William and Mary
The wide range of seemingly intractable political, social, and economic situations affecting Lebanon's struggle to define itself and its future role in the Middle East are examined in this collection. Looking beyond concerns of politics and international relations, the contributors examine the critical course of Muslim-Christian relations, the educational system that will enable its citizens to play a significant role in economic development, the concerns of women, and urban and ecological crises. Seeking a more thorough understanding of both Lebanon's past and its future prospects, the book will be of value not only to specialists in the area but also to students of women's issues and to those concerned with the multi-dimensional aspects of Lebanon's future.
Contents
Lebanon's Challenge: Reclaiming Memory and Independence, by Kail C. Ellis
Overview: Lebanon as an Experiment in Multicultural Interdependence, by Hafeez Malik
Part I. Lebanon and the Middle East Peace Process
1. The Regional Struggle for Lebanon, by Kail C. Ellis
2. Israeli-Lebanese Relations: A Future Imperfect? by Kirsten E. Schulze
3. The Dilemma of the Palestinians in Lebanon, by Julie Peteet
4. U.S. Policy toward Lebanon, by Kail C. Ellis
Part II. Religion, Culture, and Gender
5. Muslim-Christian Relations in Lebanon: A Christian Perspective, by Paul Nabil Sayah
6. Religion and Politics: The Case of Lebanon, by Mohammad Sammak
7. Lebanon as a Regional Educational and Cultural Center, by Nabeel F. Haidar
8. Women in Postwar Lebanon, by Mona Chemali Khalaf
Part III. Problems of Urbanization, Ecology, and the Economy
9. The Emerging Urban Landscape of Lebanon, by Michael F. Davie
10. The Ecological Crisis in Lebanon, by Fouad Hamdan
11. The Lebanese Economy in the Twenty-first Century, by Wassim N. Shahin
Kail C. Ellis is dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Villanova University.