The Collective Dream
Egyptians Longing for a Better Life
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Sarah Nagaty's 'The Collective Dream' examines the shared aspirations of Egyptians during transformative periods, connecting the 2011 Revolution and Nasser's era through cultural expressions.
It introduces the concept of 'collective dreaming' to map the underlying emotions driving socially significant moments.
The study encompasses the structure of feelings experienced by both activist minorities and the broader revolutionary masses.
In specific historical contexts, a sense of unity and shared purpose emerges among diverse groups.
This phenomenon, termed the 'collective dream,' represents a longing carried across generations of Egyptians, reflecting their enduring hope for a better future.
It introduces the concept of 'collective dreaming' to map the underlying emotions driving socially significant moments.
The study encompasses the structure of feelings experienced by both activist minorities and the broader revolutionary masses.
In specific historical contexts, a sense of unity and shared purpose emerges among diverse groups.
This phenomenon, termed the 'collective dream,' represents a longing carried across generations of Egyptians, reflecting their enduring hope for a better future.
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Sarah Nagaty, "The Collective Dream: Egyptians Longing For A Better Life" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023)