Morocco: The Islamist Awakening and Other Challenges
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (579 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195169638 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Morocco : The Islamist Awakening and Other Challenges Bertrand C. Bellaigue Morocco: The Islamist Awakening and Other Challenges by Marvine HoweOxford University Press, 2005. Surely, this is a book that goes beyond the beaten paths - not only those of the classic history of Morocco with its dynasties, its kasbahs, its folklore, Andalusian cuisine, mint tea and marble fountains - but also its recent past during which a powerful monarch, who incarnated Religion and Tradition as well as reform and modernity, who faced traditions stronger than his own, military and civilian forces on his right and even "progressive" forces who barred the way to reforms that . Morocco - an in-depth analysis corgitwo The author has presented a fascinating analysis of the political situation in Morocco set in a historical context that reflects her deep understanding of the culture developed over may years of 'lived' experience. It is particularly relevant and assists the reader to gain a better understanding of the current evolution of democracy in North Africa and the Middle East. Highly recommended.. "Let them eat couscous!" according to othoniaboys. I lived in Morocco for more than a year in 1966-67, and from time to time travelled all around this beautiful, fascinating land. I saw its problems at first hand. Unlike Howe, I didn't rub elbows with the rich and famous. I saw the bidonvilles (slums) of Casablanca with the tin shacks. On a train, I passed some peasants living in caves. I saw haggard women staggering down the road under a load of firewood while the men in the village were sipping tea and chatting, and while other women were down by the creek beating the laundry on rocks. I was not a tourist. This was during the m
Her latest book was Turkey Today: ANation Divided over Islam's Revival. Marvine Howe, who has reported for The New York Times from Africa, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Balkans, began her career as a free-lance journalist in North Africa. She lives in Lexington, Virginia, works out of Oeiras, Po
It focuses on the opportunities and dilemmas facing King Muhammad VI as he seeks to modernize and democratize Morocco in the face of long standing economic and social problems, rising Islamist influence and concerns about international terrorism. Her first-hand account of the early days of nationhood when Morocco's destiny hung in the balance is especially absorbing and well worth the retelling."--Susan Gilson Miller, Director of Moroccan Studies, Harvard University"This is a very special book and everyone who is going to Morocco or is seriously interested in that country should have it.
She provides a vivid and frank portrait of late King Hassan, whom she knew personally and credits with laying the foundations of a modern, pro-Western state and analyzes the pressures his successor, King Mohammed VI has come under to transform the autocratic monarchy into a full-fledged democracy. Howe addresses emerging issues and problems--equal rights for women, elimination of corruption and correction of glaring economic and social disparities--and asks the fundamental question: can this ancient Muslim kingdom embrace western democracy in an era of deepening divisions between the Islamic world and the West?. In Morocco, Marvine Howe, a former correspondent for The New York Times, presents an incisive and comprehensive review of the Moroccan kingdom and it