Politics and Revolution in Egypt

Name: Politics and Revolution in Egypt
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Politics and Revolution in EgyptRise and Fall of the Youth Activists\nAuthor(s): Sarah Rennick\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367593346, 978-0367593346\nSynopsis\nIn the years since the 2011 revolutions, Egypt and the Arab countries in general have moved from a profound moment of hope and democratic potential to deepened authoritarianism and outright war. Among the many political actors who have seen their political prospects rise and fall are youth activists, the revolutionary vanguard who spearheaded the transition process. \n\nThis book offers a detailed analysis of Egypts revolutionary youth as a collective and non-institutionalized political actor since 2005, bringing forth in particular the organizational, ideational, and strategic dimensions of the social movement. It offers insights into the origins of the movement and its evolution over time, the activists claims and objectives, and the rationale behi.