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This title in other formats:Syria: Neither Bread Nor Freedomby Alan George
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Based on the testimony of key players, Syria: Neither Bread nor Freedom recounts the drama of the "Damascus Spring" and its repression, and reveals what happens in a state like Syria to the institutions that occupy the political space between government and governed. From political parties to parliament; from the media to the judicial system and universities, the official veil of rhetoric and propaganda is lifted to reveal a system so demoralized and corrupted that power is wielded for no purpose but power itself; a system which, as Bashar al-Assad himself is discovering, is virtually incapable of reform. Synopsis:Based on the testimony of key players, Syria: Neither Bread nor Freedom recounts the drama of the "Damascus Spring" and its repression, and reveals what happens in a state like Syria to the institutions that occupy the political space between government and governed. From political parties to parliament; from the media to the judicial system and universities, the official veil of rhetoric and propaganda is lifted to reveal a system so demoralized and corrupted that power is wielded for no purpose but power itself; a system which, as Bashar al-Assad himself is discovering, is virtually incapable of reform. About the AuthorAlan George is a freelance journalist and researcher, contributing to a wide range of UK and international publications including The Observer, The Independent and The Guardian, and commentating on Middle Eastern affairs for radio and television. Table of Contents"A Certain Equality of Misery": An Overview of Syria * Damascus Spring: Rise of the Civil Society Movement * Damascus Winter: Suppression of the Civil Society Movement * "The Leading Party in Society and the State": the Ba'ath Party * "The Light of Freedom": Parliament * "Subject to No Authority but the Law": the Legal System * "Balanced, Objective and Ethical": the Media * "Creating a Socialist, Nationalist Generation": Education * "Our Leader... For Ever"? Whither Syria? * Appendices * Statement of 99 * Statement of 1,000 * Towards a National Social Contract in Syria Select Bibliography "A Certain Equality of Misery": An Overview of Syria * Damascus Spring: Rise of the Civil Society Movement * Damascus Winter: Suppression of the Civil Society Movement * "The Leading Party in Society and the State": the Ba'ath Party * "The Light of Freedom": Parliament * "Subject to No Authority but the Law": the Legal System * "Balanced, Objective and Ethical": the Media * "Creating a Socialist, Nationalist Generation": Education * "Our Leader... For Ever"? Whither Syria? * Appendices * Statement of 99 * Statement of 1,000 * Towards a National Social Contract in Syria Select Bibliography What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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