Egypt
The Moment of Change

Egypt: The Moment of Change edited by Philip Marfleet and Rabab El Mahdi (Paperback) (ISBN: 9781848130210)

Examines contemporary issues in Egypt. This book presents a series of analyses of politics, culture and society, including many by Egyptian academics and activists. It also addresses the turmoil created by imposition of neo-liberal economic policies, and the fragile nature of an authoritarian regime.

The book assesses the ability of the state to resist the new movements and the latters' capacity to fulfill their aims and suggests that events in Egypt have implications across the Global South.

Introduction Chapter 1: State and
Society Chapter 2: \"Tiger on the Nile\"Chapter 3: The Land and the People Chapter 4: Workers and the New Resistance Chapter 5: Movements for Change Chapter 6: Islamisms Old and New Chapter 7: Women, Gender Issues, and the Feminist Movement Chapter 8: Denying Rights Chapter 9: Copts and Religious Minorities Chapter 9: Media Chapter 10: Egypt the International Arena Conclusion