Enlightenment on the Eve of Revolution: The Egyptian and Syrian Debates
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Elizabeth S. Kassab's "Enlightenment on the Eve of Revolution: The Egyptian and Syrian Debates" examines the intellectual and political ferment that preceded the Arab uprisings in Egypt and Syria.
The book explores the role of Enlightenment thought in shaping political discourse and activism in both countries.
Kassab's work highlights the complex interplay of ideas and power, demonstrating how Enlightenment ideals were both embraced and contested in the context of authoritarian rule.
The book provides valuable insights into the intellectual history of the Arab uprisings, shedding light on the ideas and debates that fueled revolutionary movements.
Kassab's analysis offers a nuanced understanding of the intellectual currents that shaped the political landscape of Egypt and Syria in the years leading up to the uprisings.
The book explores the role of Enlightenment thought in shaping political discourse and activism in both countries.
Kassab's work highlights the complex interplay of ideas and power, demonstrating how Enlightenment ideals were both embraced and contested in the context of authoritarian rule.
The book provides valuable insights into the intellectual history of the Arab uprisings, shedding light on the ideas and debates that fueled revolutionary movements.
Kassab's analysis offers a nuanced understanding of the intellectual currents that shaped the political landscape of Egypt and Syria in the years leading up to the uprisings.
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Elizabeth Suzanne Kassab, "Contemporary Arab Thought: Cultural Critique in Comparative Perspective" (Columbia UP, 2025)
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Mona El-Ghobashy, "Bread and Freedom: Egypt's Revolutionary Situation" (Stanford UP, 2021)
