The Quest for Modernity: Secular Liberal and Left-wing Political Thought in Egypt, 1945-1958

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Synopsis
This book analyses the political ideologies of the several highly influential liberal, socialist and communist thinkers, groups and movements which sought to modernize Egypt after World War II. Most of the representatives of these currents intended to transform Egyptian society completely through rapid industrialization, land reforms and economic planning, which would eliminate the peasantry, rationalize the economy and create a new Egyptian citizen who would live 'in accordance with the spirit of the age'. This study explains why and how most liberal and left-wing intellectuals eventually supported the authoritarian modernization programme of the July Revolution of 1952. It gives new insights into intellectual life during one of the most optimistic periods in Egyptian history, a time when Egypt was at the height of its power and believed a whole new future lay before it, uniting the Arab world and joining Asia and Africa in the common struggle for independence and dignity.
Copyright:
2003

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
288 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781136834882
Related ISBNs:
9781315028170, 9780700712472, 9781138869875
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
Roel Meijer
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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